MJ Ray wrote: > Gervase Markham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> As I understand it, Debian uses the name Python to refer to its Python >> implementation and the name `python' for the executable. Does this mean >> that all commercial distributors of Debian need to get permission from >> the PSF, or alter their copy of the python package? > > As I understand it, distributors who label their debian packaging and > advertising materials with the Python trademark need to make it clear > that it is a debianised version of Python.
That is indeed one requirement - the bit which says "If the standard version of the Python programming language is modified, this should be clearly indicated.". But as I read it, there is also a blanket requirement to get permission for commercial distribution. The policy states: "For commercial distributions, contact the PSF for permission.", (with "permission" being permission to "[use] the word 'Python' when redistributing the Python programming language"). This is a complete, standalone, unqualified sentence, and therefore applies to all commercial distribution, including people selling Debian CDs. Gerv -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]