On 12/29/06, Stephen Frost wrote:
So, Debian is distributing an application (exim4 w/ libpq & libssl) which includes GPL code (exim4) combined with code under another license (BSD w/ advertising clause) which *adds additional restrictions* (the advertising clause) over those in the GPL, which is against the terms of the GPL. It's *Debian's* problem, but *PostgreSQL* can solve it by providing the option to link against GNUTLS instead.
In the case above, exim4 *can* provide an exception because it's the *GPL* of *exim4* which is being violated by the advertising clause in the *OpenSSL* license. Which exim4 upstream has *done*, and which can be seen in their license (linked to previously in this thread).
Considering that the problem is caused by the choice for a license so restrictive it prohibits linking to OpenSSL, I think a license exception in said restrictive license is exactly the right way for Debian to solve their problem. Jochem ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 6: explain analyze is your friend
