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Re: Bug#265352: grub: Debian splash images for Grub



Ken Arromdee wrote:
> Why can't Debian do the same thing that is done with US export licenses?
> Don't put restrictions on use of the logo bitmap, but say "note that this
> does not excuse you from obeying the law, which prohibits you from using the
> trademark to identify your product..."
> 
> Just make it clear that the license allows use of the logo in the sense that a
> user of the logo won't be sued for copyright violation, and does not address
> other reasons why someone might not be allowed to use the logo.

This would leave the logo clearly non-free; the DFSG does not only cover
copyright-based restrictions on Freedom.

- Josh Triplett
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