The licensing of linuxsampler remains the same as that described in bug
#84451. The problem is not that it is non-free (as there is a wide
variety of non-free software in multiverse), but that the license is
considered to be self-contradictory. It both claims to be GPL (and is
largely based on GPL code) which includes the provision that one may run
the program, while also restricting use for commercial purposes. As
such, it becomes undistributable. If linuxsampler were to change to a
different license upstream that restricted use for non-commercial
purposes, it would certainly be eligible for inclusion in multiverse.
Alternately, if it were to change to be GPL, it would be eligible for
inclusion in universe.
Just for clarification, as of this writing, the distributed linuxsampler
is under GPL 2.0 + "commercial exception". The commercial exception
reads "LinuxSampler is licensed under the GNU GPL with the exception
that USAGE of the source code, libraries and applications FOR COMMERCIAL
HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PRODUCTS IS NOT ALLOWED without prior written
permission by the LinuxSampler authors.". The relevant section of the
GPL (2.0) is section 6, which includes in part "You may not impose any
further restrictions on the recipients' exercise of the rights granted
herein. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third
parties to this License.". This is generally interpreted as not
permitting the imposition of additional restrictions such as the
commercial exception.
** Changed in: linuxsampler (Ubuntu)
Sourcepackagename: None => linuxsampler
Status: Confirmed => Won't Fix
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