Pitof writes: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I think the license of xserver-xorg-driver-nsc isn't free because the section containing: "Under CURRENT (2001) U.S. export regulations this software is eligible for export from the U.S. and can be downloaded by or otherwise exported or reexported worldwide EXCEPT to U.S. embargoed destinations which include Cuba, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan and any other country to which the U.S. has embargoed goods and services." may not suit freedom 2: The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor. So i disagree with bbrian regarding this point. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
This one is most likely freedom-limiting. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Moreover, I think the license of krb5 (http://changelogs.ubuntu.com/changelogs/pool/main/k/krb5/krb5_1.4.3-5ubuntu0.2/) has two unclear sections regarding freedom: * line 18-21: "Export of this software from the United States of America may require a specific license from the United States Government. It is the responsibility of any person or organization contemplating export to obtain such a license before exporting." This section may not suit freedom 2: The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This is basically "perform due dilligence" and seems to be CYA. It doesn't say you can't do it, but that you MAY need a license, and that it's YOUR job that find that out. I don't think this is inherently non-free--it says "the regulatory compliance is on you." >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> * line 81-83: "OpenVision also retains copyright to derivative works of the Source Code, whether created by OpenVision or by a third party." I think this could threat this software freedom. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Depends on how the work is licensed, but I think this one is definitely non-free, (if not also wrong). You own copyrights on derivative works that I create just because you say so? Regardless of whether this would actually hold up in court, this one should be slated for removal. Intent speaks volumes. This, were it to hold, allows OpenVision to dictate the license terms of a derivative work I write. --BK _______________________________________________ gNewSense-users mailing list [email protected] http://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnewsense-users
