Thomas Bushnell, BSG writes: > Russell Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > Henning Makholm writes: > > > This denies a user the right to make modifications and distribute the > > > modified software (with source code) to his neighbour *without* also > > > distributing it to the public at large. > > > > > > The consensus on debian-legal that this right is a sine qua non for > > > DFSG-freedom is strong and well established. > > > > Where does it say this in the DFSG? > > Number 3 requires this.
No, it doesn't. The RPSL allows modifications. It allows derived works. It allows them to be distributed under the same terms as the license of the original software. Since it complies with all three of these terms, it complies with the logical and of them, which is #3. > > > which I take to mean that one who accepts the license must effectively > > > give Apple a royalty-free license to use each an every patent he > > > controls. > > > > Where does it say this in the DFSG? > > Numbers 1 and 3 requires this. I've already disposed of #3. #1 says that it must not restrict any part from selling or giving away the software as a component... Neither the RPSL nor APSL make this restriction. Nor do they require a royalty or other fee. Unless you're saying that the DFSG doesn't say what it says, and that you have inside information which lets YOU know what the words REALLY mean as opposed to the standard dictionary meanings of the words, then you're blowing smoke. -- -russ nelson http://russnelson.com | A government does enough Crynwr sells support for free software | PGPok | wrong to offset what it 521 Pleasant Valley Rd. | +1 315 268 1925 voice | does right. Better that Potsdam, NY 13676-3213 | +1 315 268 9201 FAX | it should do less.
