Am 03.07.24 um 05:23 schrieb Benjamin Kaduk:
I do not see how it would be possible to replace this code in Debian before upstream can do so; this code is a core part of the functionality of the software and the files cannot be relicensed without the permission of all copyright holders.
Upstream supports more OS than only Linux and most of the changes are portability changes. Trying a compile with the files replaced won't hurt.
I am also a bit confused at why you chose to file this as severity: serious -- could you please clarify what part of policy is being violated or how it makes the package unsuitable for release?
Assuming the license is non-free (which some people may doubt but this seems to be established in Debian) the package violates Policy ยง2.2.1 "Every package in main must comply with the DFSG"
