Lars Guesmar wrote:
> I want to make some minor changes to a MPL based
> program without affecting any functionality of the origin
> programm. For instance change the name of the log and
> ini-files. Thats all.
> Is this already a modification,
Yes, according to the MPL definition: "'Modifications' means any
addition to or deletion from the substance or structure of either the
Original Code or any previous Modifications."
Changing the name of a log file referenced in the code is essentially a
deletion of the original filename from the code, followed by the
addition of the new filename to the code, and hence is a Modification
according to the definition in the license.
> where I have to distribute the
> covered sources?
If you are distributing an application whose code is under the MPL then
you already have an obligation under the license to distribute the
original source code for the application (or otherwise make it
available, e.g., by putting it on a web or FTP site). Changing the
program means that in addition you have an obligation to distribute (or
otherwise make available) the source code for your changes. But whether
you changed the program or not, you still have a basic obligation to
make source available.
> However, I thinking of the possibility to rename this application
> as I want. Does this confirm to the MPL ?
The MPL does not restrict you from changing the name of the application.
You can call the application anything you want to.
Frank
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