Bug#607847: ITP: php5-ioncube-nonfree -- Ioncube loader PHP module
Package: wnpp
Severity: wishlist
Owner: Floris Bos <bos@je-eigen-domein.nl>
* Package name: php5-ioncube-nonfree
Version : 4.0.1
Upstream Author: Ioncube
* URL: http://www.ioncube.com/loaders.php
* License: Commercial
Description:
Many commercial PHP web applications distribute their files as ionCube
bytecode.
To be able to execute the bytecode, a loader has to be installed as PHP
module.
The loader is available at: http://www.ioncube.com/loaders.php (binary only)
Its license allows redistribution:
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2 DISTRIBUTION
2.1 The Loader may be freely distributed to third parties alone or as
part of a distribution containing other items provided that this license
is also included.
2.2 The Loader may under no circumstances be branded as another product,
whether distributed or not.
2.3 Distribution as part of a commercial product is permitted provided such
distribution is in accordance with clauses 2.1 and 2.2 with respect to the
Loader.
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While I understand the issues some folks have with closed source software,
this piece of software is just as essential for the average webhosting
company, as for example the Flash plug-in is for the average desktop user.
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Yours sincerely,
Floris Bos
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