"Martin v. Löwis" wrote: >> In order to make it clear that PyPI data may only be mirrored >> for redistribution with PSF authorization, we need to add proper >> notices to PyPI and also prevent such mirroring technically >> (if possible). > > However, I don't think this is factually the case: *anybody* > can indeed mirror the data in any way they like. This is how > it is, and how it should be.
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