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Re: New package algol68toc: terms of the copyright.



On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 09:44:17AM -0400, Paul Tagliamonte wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 01:59:13PM +0100, Sian Mountbatten wrote:
> > Dear List
> > 
> > Please find attached a copy of the copyright in all the source files
> > of the algol68toc compiler.
> > You will note that the licence accords with the DFSG. I am of the
> > opinion that the compiler
> > package could go into the main Debian distribution.
> > 
> > Please confirm.
> 
> Sadly, I don't think we can :)
> 
> INAL, so someone feel free to call me wrong. Comments inline.

I'll call me wrong:

09:31 < Ganneff> svuorela: name the/a organisation, not your name. "org:
                 freedom fighters, inc". done. :)

09:31 < Ganneff> it doesnt want YOUR name, it wants A name for changes.
                 i dont see a problem in that. just make it consistent

Comments retracted.

> 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Sian Mountbatten
> > Specialisto pri Algol 68
> > 
> 
> >     ************************************************************************
> >     This Program is the property of the Secretary of State for Defence
> >     (United Kingdom) acting through the Defence Research Agency (DRA). Use,
> >     reproduction, production of amended versions and/or transfer of this
> >     Program is permitted provided that:
> > 
> >   (a)  this legend be preserved on any such reproduction and amended version,
> >   (b)  any amended version of this Program be clearly marked to show the
> >        nature of the amendment and of the name of the amending organisation,
> 
>          ^ IMHO this really fails the The Dissident test.
> 
> I quoth:
> 
> | Consider a dissident in a totalitarian state who wishes to share a
> | modified bit of software with fellow dissidents, but does not wish to
> | reveal the identity of the modifier, or directly reveal the
> | modifications themselves, or even possession of the program, to the
> | government. [snip]
> 
> 
> >   and
> >   (c)  any recipient  of such reproduction or amended version accept the
> >        conditions set out in this legend.
> > 
> >                          Crown Copyright, (c)   1994
> > 
> >                              All rights reserved.
> > 
> >     The Secretary of State for Defence (United Kingdom) acting through his
> >     Defence Research Agency (DRA) gives no warranty that any element of the
> >     Software is suitable for any purpose and he shall not be liable for any
> >     loss or damage including loss or damage resulting in injury or death
> >     howsoever caused which results from the use of the Software, or any
> >     developments adaptions modifications translations and enhancements
> >     thereof.
> > 
> >     The original authors may be contacted via email on ella@dra.hmg.gb or by
> >     writing to ELLA Office, DRA, St Andrews Road, Malvern, Worcs WR14 3PS, UK.
> >     ************************************************************************
> > 
> 
> Cheers,
>   Paul
> 
> -- 
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