On 01/11/2007, Paul Wise <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 11/1/07, STIX Fonts Project Group <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here are the licence terms from the download page. It seems to be OK > for non-free. Clause 4 seems like it isn't a full modification clause, > Any thoughts on it?
I'm no expert on how fonts work, but clause 4 doesn't seem to be a million miles away from the "integrity of source code" clause in the DFSG, in allowing modifications/additions "on top of" an unaltered original version. Clause 4 has a slight drafting ambiguity, however, in that a strict reading suggests that you can *either* add or modify glyphs (while keeping the base set of glyphs intact) *or* delete glyphs (provided you add the required disclaimer and comply with the font name provisions), but not both. It may be worth checking with the licensor that they regard the licence as permitting licensees to add and modify some glyphs (while keeping the original versions of *those* glyphs in the set) while deleting other, unmodified glyphs. Indeed, assuming that the licensor confirms this, is there any reason why the licence doesn't qualify as free under the DFSG? John (IAAL, but TINLA) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
