Simon Baconnais wrote: > Ok, i can translate it because these works are in the public domain. > > But how do can I do it ? I can't open the .czs, .czz or .czv ... What do > I have to do, to create new modules based on the original ones ?
1) the best approach is to obtain the original files which were used to create a module. Usually the original location is in the conf file. If the location is not marked you should file a bug against the module. (www.crosswire.org/bugs). If the file has been moved and you know where the most reliable source is now located, pass this information on via the bugs reporting. 2) if we really have ended up with the last surviving copy of a public domain text, you can use the module export tools to get a OSIS or IMP file which then you can edit/translate to your heart's content. Latter way may appear the easier one, but should really only be used if there is no alternative. There usually is. Peter > Thank you in advance :) >> Simon Baconnais wrote: >> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I'd like to translate the JFB bible commentary and the ISBE bible >>> dictionnary in french, but I have some questions : >>> >>> Is it legal to translate an distribute it for free ? >>> Wich licence do i have to use ? (GPL ? Creative Commons ?) >>> >>> Thank you in advance for your answers. >>> >>> >> I do not have either right now available, but the general rule is to >> look into the module conf file and read up on the legalities. >> >> If a module is based on public domain text you are free to translate etc. >> >> If it is based on a copyrighted text you would need to get the >> permission from the copyright holder. >> >> Regarding licence of your translation - if the source is PD you are >> pretty free to do as you like, but a free licence would always be >> appreciated. If it is copyrighted you need to negotiate. >> >> Hope that helps! >> >> Peter >> > > _______________________________________________ sword-devel mailing list: sword-devel@crosswire.org http://www.crosswire.org/mailman/listinfo/sword-devel Instructions to unsubscribe/change your settings at above page