In section 5.2 of DR "Packages which do not apply to the DFSG are placed in the non-free section. These packages are not considered as part of the Debian dist.."
Which is all very well and ambiguous.. What exactly are the requirements? I have a specific case in mind, but I'd rather wait a while, if it doesn't matter, this'll just be another thread in archives. Would a Debian-specific license to redistribute the software be ok? Or does it have to be non-exclusive to Debian? I know this is the case for DFSG-free, but unsure WRT non-free. I know "not for commercial use" is allowed. So there's no concern about "excluding certain groups" As I understand it; the only real requirements in order for something to be included/distributed in "non-free" is: o Must be able to legally redistribute "as part of the distribution". Be this on CD's.. ftp's.. rsync.. whatever. o Must be able to distribute modified binary packages (why there's no pine) Am I missing something here? I'm certainly no lawyer, and would appreciate any guidance here. -- Brian Russo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> GPG ID: 54D81666 Debian/GNU OS: http://www.debian.org <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> magnus frater spectat te - encrypt whenever possible
