>> 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

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