>> 1. Rewrite the code completely. >> 2. Ask the owner for a software grant > > What’s easier to do? I assume 2 would be easier than 1 given they have > donated code before?
Yes, I also think solution 2 would be easier. Rewrite at this moment would bring more risks to this release. >> How about we add some declaration about this util java files in *LICENSE* >> file. > > While the code is now under an Apache license, IMO it's still unknown who the > IP owner is and if they agreed to that license change. So I think we would > need to do more than just add something to the LICENSE file. What do other > PMC members think? Assume the owner is Alibaba, then what we should ask them to sign an SGA[1], right? 1. http://dubbo.apache.org/en-us/docs/developers/contributor-guide/software-donation-guide_dev.html Jun > On Oct 8, 2019, at 3:23 PM, Justin Mclean <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi, > >> 1. Rewrite the code completely. >> 2. Ask the owner for a software grant > > What’s easier to do? I assume 2 would be easier than 1 given they have > donated code before? > > Thanks,. > Justin
