> > > On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 6:09 AM, Eric Jung <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > > > On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 11:52 PM, Eric Jung <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > > > Jesper Hansen mentioned an important point which we should > consider. Some projects on mozdev only release their source > code with an open-source license. Their website, > documentation, graphics, name, logo, etc. aren't freely > redistributable. Does this mean those projects don't apply to > the adoption policy? > > > > Nevermind. #5 in that link already addresses it: > > The new project owner must read the mozdev copyright policy at > http://www.mozdev.org/copyright.html. He should understand that > certain project pages and materials may not be eligible for > adoption because they are not open-source licensed. mozdev has no > power to assign or reassign any copyrights. > > > Was looking over MPL, GPL, LGPL (tri-license) and I can't find some > pointer to project adoption. > Only found that a person is allowed to make whatever changes he/she > would like and redistribute it with a different name and a name > reference to the original author. > Any hints? I have contacted mozilla.org (AMO) about the adoption of the Zombiekey - the process seems to be lightly less structured than the one on Mozdev. When you go to the Mozilla.org development pages there seems to be a bigger thrust towards supporting the Mozilla code and developing new extensions, which leads to a cluttering of the Extensions Eco-System. Confusing to new Mozilla users.
I understand that I have to go through 2 independent processes to adopt the extension, which is fine with me as well. Harmonizing the takeover process it with a common interface on the Developers toolbox and / or the mozdev pages would certainly be a time saver and might entice more people to take over abandoned projects. Also it would be good if there was "temporary takeover" or "foster parent" process based on the author not being contactable over a long period of time, so that at least support of the extensions could continue. Something like a whole year without updates and the author not being contactable over more than one Month would be one possible suggestion. thanks, Axel -- ================================== Axel Grude Senior Software Developer GenBase Solutions Ltd Registered in Ireland, No. 317957 Registered address: Parkmore Business Park West, Galway. www.genbase.ie phone: 091 746 965 ================================== sig: try <http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/> *firefox*. it supports www standards better! disclaimer: personal opinion, not my employer's
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