Lynne Thompson wrote:
> Thanks everyone for your help on these definitions.
> I'll send these to our editors for their input. And,
> also check with our legal department for their OK.
> 
> =============
> o Non-redistributable package
> 
>   A software package that might be freely available 
>   for download, but according to the terms of the 
>   software license, third parties are not allowed to 
>   redistribute without explicit permission.

Actually, redistribution is prohibited by the second
party (the original downloader).

o Non-redistributable package

   A software package whose license does not
   permit redistribution to other parties; everyone
   must obtain the package from the original distributor.

- Bart



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Bart Smaalders                  Solaris Kernel Performance
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