> From: IN%"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" 4-SEP-2003 19:04:53.35 > Subj: RE: Perl Kit for Freeware CD
> > Not so much commenting on who should sign what, but asking the question: > what does HP or their lawyers want, or what do they think they're getting? > This is one of those political issues with current hot topic overtones, and > maybe they need to task somebody as the liaison and approach it from that > direction if they have concerns (or maybe they are doing this). My point is > just that a mailing list like this may not have the standing to resolve > their concerns... > > Rhetorically speaking, doesn't seem like the "nature of Open Source" has > been much of an impediment to IBM, Apple or Sun (yet, try to get permission > to distribute an obscure modified config script for Solaris and here come > the lawyers.. but maybe that illustrates the point); and it seems to me > that the artistic license is more corporate-friendly than the GPL. (Not > proffering an opinion on the desirability or appropriateness of any license > model here.) While I do agree with Craig on the general (lack of) integration of engeneerings efforts with the general Open Source community I think I have a clue where this particular "somebody has to sign it" syndrom comes from. Back in the mists of time there has been an incident where Digital distributed C-Kermit without permission and there was a controversy between Digital and the development team about this. Obviously the idea is that if somebody else signs the form then that is somebody elses problem (TM Douglas Adams). If this approach would really pass muster as due dilligence in a legal fight I am not really sure about. Apart from this it seems the I should give 5.8.1 another go and try to include DBI. I will check on the Chart module, but am not sure if I am able to make it. I shall be back with progress reports... Dr. Martin P.J. Zinser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Deutsche Boerse Systems Inc. Suite 1580 Tel: +1-312-408-3085 141 West Jackson Blvd. FAX: +1-312-408-3071 Chicago, IL, 60604 USA Private: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
