Xavier Grave <[email protected]> writes: > On the way to package NARVAL, I have noticed that the upstream sources are > lacking copyright mention in all files. > > Does anyone has an idea how to solve this ? I was thinking about a copyright > file in the main directory but I'm not sure this is the best way to do so. > Or do I need to follow the example of GNAT where all files are copyrighted > (as I have done for log4ada) ? > > Any advices will be very welcome, xavier
The best course would be to consult a lawyer for the organization that owns the copyright. From what you've said, making this into a Debian package would benefit that organization, so they should be willing to help. Copyright law differs from country to country. It is certainly common practice to put a brief copyright notice in every file, referencing the complete license. Following common practice should make it easier to defend the copyright and license in a lawsuit, and for others to find the license. -- -- Stephe -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
