On 11.03.2004, at 15:36, Ceki G�lc� wrote:
It appears that the product in question includes a copy of the Apache license in their documentation. Does this give them the right to rename packages an appropriate the software?
My understanding is that the Apache license allows this.
Yes, together with other changes to the code, this would be called a 'Derivative Work' (definition see license) and it is perfectly fine and allowed by the AL as long as the product in question also conforms to section 4b of AL2.0:
"You must cause any modified files to carry prominent notices stating that You changed the files..."
Hope this helps...
Cheers, Erik
Your comments would be appreciated.
-- Ceki G�lc�
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