> Eric then rightly pointed out that the way it is written, it *does*
> permit the redistribution of packages that do not allow modification
> of source---that is, in fact, the very first item. To wit:
>
> 1. The software may be redistributed by anyone. The license may
> restrict a source file from being distributed in modified form,
> as long as it allows modified binary files, and files that are
> distributed along with the source for the express purpose of
> modifying the source.
>
> So Eric is entirely correct in pointing out that the project is being
> contradictory.
I'm not so sure. They'll have to spell out their position on modification
explicitly. Currently they don't state it at all.
Bruce
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