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Hello,
I would like to know if TrueCrypt 6 would be accepted for non-free.
I know there have already been 2 threads about the TrueCrypt License:
http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2006/06/msg00294.html
http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2008/01/msg00122.html
The actual TrueCrypt Licensen Version 2.5 is available at
http://www.truecrypt.org/legal/license which I have pasted for possible
reference.
I'm sure that TrueCrypt would not be accepted for Debian (main), but is
it alright for non-free?
If not, would an installer (e.g. 'truecrypt-package' like
'googleearth-package') be accepted for contrib?
Please don't suggest to hint the TrueCrypt guys towards relicensing,
that won't help me (although that would be the best).
Kind regards,
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PS: Here's the complete license text:
TrueCrypt License Version 2.5
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