Re: A new package which I would like to add to Debian

[Xavier Roche <roche@httrack.com>]

Kevin J. Kalupson wrote:
> Checking the license on some software the I would like to add.
> Does this copyright meet the debian requirements.

Not the Debian Free Software Guidelines

> would end up in "non-free" if it does qualify.

if it does not, it can/will end up in "non-free"

> This release of the ARB program and documentation may not
> be sold
..
> Parties interested in redistribution must do
> so on a non-profit basis, charging only for cost of
> media.

Debian Free Software Guidelines
"The license of a Debian component may not restrict any party from 
selling or giving away the software as a component of an aggregate
^^^^^^^^ software distribution containing programs from several 
different sources. The license may not require a royalty or other fee 
for such sale."


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Xavier Roche
roche@httrack.com