Re: Confusion about license wording
Suraj N. Kurapati <skurapat@ucsc.edu> wrote:
> (1) The last sentence is necessary (i.e. does the word
> "corresponding" in the first sentence imply the last sentence?).
What software is this for?
I think the last sentence is necessary if it clarifies the meaning
of corresponding.
> (2) In the last sentence, does the phrase "must reflect all
> modifications" mean that all past, present, and future modifications
> must also be included?
>
> I think that including past modifications is prohibitive and
> including future modifications is impossible.
It may be prohibitive, but it seems to be the request.
Future is impossible, I agree.
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>
> All copies and substantial portions of the Software (the "Subsets")
> and their corresponding source code (the "Code") must include the
> above copyright notice and this permission notice. The Subsets must
> be distributed with the Code or with information on how to obtain
> the Code for no more than the cost of distribution plus a nominal
> fee. The Code must reflect all modifications made to the Subsets.
>
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