Re: software released into public domain
Yes, PD is automatically DFSG-free.
andrew
On 4/20/06, Roland Marcus Rutschmann <rudi@debian.org> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> my package integrates in it's newest version some code from a new library. I
> also would like to integrate that new library into debian. It is clearly
> intended to be free but I wanted to know if this is enough for DFSG?
>
> The software is here:
> http://niftilib.sourceforge.net/
> It states on this page:
> "...Niftilib code is released into the public domain, developers are
> encouraged to incorporate niftilib code into their applications, and, to
> contribute changes and enhancements to niftilib. ..."
>
> I didn't find any mentioning of the license within the downloaded files.
>
>
> While I think the intention DFSG is compatible I am not sure if this is
> specific enough but I wanted a second opinion before raising the question to
> the development board of the software.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Roland
>
>
>
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> Roland Marcus Rutschmann <rudi@debian.org>
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