On Tue, Jan 23, 2001 at 06:36:46PM -1000, Brian Russo wrote: > In section 5.2 of DR > "Packages which do not apply to the DFSG are placed in the non-free > section. These packages are not considered as part of the Debian > dist.." > > Which is all very well and ambiguous.. > > What exactly are the requirements?
We have to be allowed to put it in non-free. > I have a specific case in mind, but I'd rather wait a while, if it > doesn't matter, this'll just be another thread in archives. > > Would a Debian-specific license to redistribute the software be ok? > Or does it have to be non-exclusive to Debian? No. > I know this is the case for DFSG-free, but unsure WRT non-free. > > I know "not for commercial use" is allowed. > So there's no concern about "excluding certain groups" Correct. > As I understand it; the only real requirements in order for > something to be included/distributed in "non-free" is: > > o Must be able to legally redistribute "as part of the > distribution". Be this on CD's.. ftp's.. rsync.. whatever. It doesn't have to be legal to redistribute on CD. [Or at least, we've put such software into non-free in the past.] > o Must be able to distribute modified binary packages (why there's > no pine) We do prefer that non-free software meet debian-policy requirements, but I don't know whether this is an absolute requirement. > Am I missing something here? I'm certainly no lawyer, and would > appreciate any guidance here. I hope this helps. -- Raul
