On 04/Oct/2010 09:15, Mark Hindess wrote: > When filling out the ACQ[0], at the point you are asked about > exposure, you have been given no reason to discount exposure to > Apache Harmony (or other ALv2 compatible implementations such as > Android). It is only after you've stated your exposure (in the > paragraph after Part III, Item 5) that this is mentioned and even > then it gives no indication that you shouldn't try to answer Part > III, Item 6. > > If you do attempt to answer question 6 then you are told to state > that you will not contribute to those components or indicate that > the issue is resolved and that the resolution: > > must be one or more of (a), (b), or (c) above) > > But in some cases the resolution is none of those it is the > "compatible with ALv2" clause in the paragraph preceding (a), (b) > and (c). > > I propose we change the ACQ to read: > > If you have answered yes to any question above, you may not be a > contributor to the related component of Apache Harmony unless > either: > > a) that implementation is available under a recognized Open > Source license compatible with the Apache License v2; > > b) the copyright owner of that implementation submits the > implementation to this project under the Software Grant or the > Corporate Contribution License Agreement (the CCLA); > > c) if the copyright owner is your current employer, signs a CCLA and > lists you as a designated employee; or > > d) if the copyright owner is not your current employer, submits > a written authorization disclaiming any copyright or confidentiality > interest in your current or future contributions to this project. > > 6. For each of the components listed above, please indicate either > that you will not be an Authorized Contributor for those > components at Apache Harmony, or indicate how you will resolve > the issue of previous exposure (must be one or more of (a), > (b), (c) or (d) above; if (a) please give details of the > implementation e.g. Apache Harmony, Google Android, etc.): > > (and update the version number to v1.2). What do others think? > > Regards, > Mark. > > [0] http://harmony.apache.org/auth_cont_quest.txt
Looks fine. I was trying to think of some way to move the 'please give details' request up to the (a) paragraph, but can't think of a natural way to do it. Regards, Tim
