So far this is still somewhat informal since the board meeting minutes
are not yet available but as far as I know the NPL/MPL resolution below
has passed. So, Batik can continue to use Rhino. Batik Devs and all
members of the XML Graphics PMC should read the resolution below.
I'm currently unsure about what the mention of the NOTICE file means in
our case, but I don't think any additional entries in the NOTICE file
are necessary. At least, I have found nothing that would have to go in
there. WDYT?
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B. Allow redistribution of MPL- and NPL-licensed executables
WHEREAS, some Project Management Committees (PMCs) within
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) expect to better serve
their mission through the use and redistribution of the
executable form of existing source code licensed under the
Mozilla Public License (MPL) or Netscape Public License (NPL);
and
WHEREAS, it is the ASF's interpretation that the MPL and NPL
licenses permit distribution of such executables under the
terms of the Apache License, Version 2.0, provided the terms
applicable to the associated source code have been complied
with and that appropriate entries made in the ASF
distribution's NOTICE file; and
WHEREAS, the current ASF licensing policy discourages the
distribution of intellectual property by the ASF under terms
beyond those stated in the Apache License, Version 2.0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that PMCs may use and
redistribute the executable form of existing source code
licensed under the MPL 1.0, MPL 1.1, NPL 1.0, or NPL 1.1;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that PMCs must ensure such redistribution only
occurs after appropriate entries have been made in the ASF
distribution's NOTICE file and only if the PMC finds that
the MPL/NPL terms applicable to the associated source code
appear to have been satisfied.
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If there are any questions, please direct them to legal-discuss@ or to
me and I'll try to help.
Jeremias Maerki
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