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Basically putting into git/svn is not a release - but as anyone (practically any committer) can propose a release candidate for voting based on the code in the source code repository, it should still be code that is distributable under the Apache License. On 4 March 2015 at 15:29, Julian Tenney <julian.ten...@nottingham.ac.uk> wrote: >> The following should help the developer understand why we can't accept GPL >> code in Apache projects: > > The question is more about when does 'distribution' happen? When you put > something in your github? Or when you make a release and the files associated > with that release? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Matt Franklin [mailto:m.ben.frank...@gmail.com] > Sent: 04 March 2015 15:26 > To: general@incubator.apache.org > Subject: Re: GPL Code in GitHub > > On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 10:23 AM Julian Tenney < > julian.ten...@nottingham.ac.uk> wrote: > >> We have two things that are GPL: one is optional, I don't have any >> problem with that. I'm trying to get a bit more understanding of the other >> one! >> >> But the point is taken: if that component is needed to make a certain >> function work, and that function is considered a central part of the >> software (a feature as it were), then there is a problem. >> >> So it follows that any GPL based stuff must be optional, bringing >> additional functionality. >> >> I know the developer is going to ask why can't it live in the repository. >> But first I'll find out if it is a feature or an option. >> > > The following should help the developer understand why we can't accept GPL > code in Apache projects: > > http://www.apache.org/licenses/GPL-compatibility.html > http://www.apache.org/legal/resolved.html > > >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Jean-Baptiste Onofré [mailto:j...@nanthrax.net] >> Sent: 04 March 2015 15:17 >> To: general@incubator.apache.org >> Subject: Re: GPL Code in GitHub >> >> Exactly, that's why I asked ;) >> >> Just to be sure, else it's an issue IMHO. >> >> Regards >> JB >> >> On 03/04/2015 04:14 PM, Benson Margulies wrote: >> > An Apache project may not manage a codebase outside of Apache. Some >> > people who happen to be members of an Apache community can maintain >> > code outside of Apache, if they are very clear in distinguishing; it >> > must not be a product of the project. See 'Apache Extras'. >> > >> > On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Jean-Baptiste Onofré >> > <j...@nanthrax.net> >> > wrote: >> > >> >> Hi Julian, >> >> >> >> the code is not included in the project (just a reference) ? >> >> >> >> Regards >> >> JB >> >> >> >> >> >> On 03/04/2015 02:44 PM, Julian Tenney wrote: >> >> >> >>> Question: I know I've seen this discussed here before, and in any >> >>> case, you guys are the best source for an answer: >> >>> >> >>> Can we have GPL code in a repository as long as that is not >> >>> distributed with the product in a 'official' release? >> >>> >> >>> Thanks a lot, >> >>> >> >>> Julian >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> This message and any attachment are intended solely for the >> >>> addressee and may contain confidential information. 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