Pedro Guerreiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > A while ago I posted a ITP for GnomeRAR, a really nice utility, in the way > of Winzip in the Window$ world. But the upstream author has plans to use the > unrar-module, with his software, and this might have soma problems. Attached > are the license for the unrar-module. The problem seems to be in 2) and 3). > From 3) I understand that it simply can't be packaged, even in non-free. Am > I correct?
The Unrar license as you posted it is certanly not DSFG free. > 2. The unRAR sources may be used in any software to handle RAR > archives without limitations free of charge, but cannot be used > to re-create the RAR compression algorithm, which is proprietary. > Distribution of modified unRAR sources in separate form or as a > part of other software is permitted, provided that it is clearly > stated in the documentation and source comments that the code may > not be used to develop a RAR (WinRAR) compatible archiver. This is an unacceptable limitation on derivative works. > 3. The unRAR utility may be freely distributed, provided the > distribution package is not modified. No person or company > may charge a fee for the distribution of unRAR without written > permission from the copyright holder. Prohibition of charging a fee is not allowed by the DSFG. > 5. Installing and using the unRAR utility signifies acceptance of > these terms and conditions of the license. > > 6. If you don't agree with terms of the license you must remove > unRAR files from your storage devices and cease to use the > utility. > > Thank you for your interest in RAR and unRAR. > > > Eugene Roshal > --fdj2RfSjLxBAspz7-- > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
