Re: copyright files
On 02-Feb-99 John Hasler wrote:
>> I am working on a package that is GPLed, but the author
>> pre-pends his own disclaimer just before the GPL.
>
>> If I just copy the copyright file into the package's doc dir,
>> lintian emits an error. (obviously).
>
>> Should I prune the GPL from the copyright file and say that the
>> software is distrubuted under the GPL and tell them to see
>> /usr/doc/copyright/GPL ?
>
> No. Copy the copyright file into the package's doc dir and send an override
> message explaining the situation. By prepending a disclaimer the author
> has created his own license. You should not alter it.
We do not need more files floating around. Perhaps the author has an opinion
on this?
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