Sandro Tosi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OTOH you have a different problem: a four clauses BSD-like license is > > not compatible with GPL-licensed code, and this means that the package > > is not distributable at all. > > So, what do I have to do now? Should I get in touch with upstream > asking to remove/replace that code? Something else?
I don't know the context of the above comment, but I think it's: 1. if you can find the copyright holder or a powerful licensee (one who can issue the work under any licence), ask for relicensing; 2. if you can't, ask upstream to remove or replace; 3. if they won't, see if you can remove or replace; In all of the above three, note in your debian/copyright file any changes not reflected upstream - include relevant emails (and ask permission to do so, so people know they are on-the-record). If none of the above works: 4. curse everyone involved in software copyright, publish the bug and look for another package to solve the same problem. Best wishes, -- MJR/slef My Opinion Only: see http://people.debian.org/~mjr/ Please follow http://www.uk.debian.org/MailingLists/#codeofconduct -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
