On Wed, Nov 27, 2019 at 10:23 PM Neil C Smith <neilcsm...@apache.org> wrote:
> On Wed, 27 Nov 2019 at 20:13, Emilian Bold <emilian.b...@gmail.com> wrote: > > An exe installer would be a derivative work imho even if it bundles > > the same bits. > > > > Calling that installer NetBeans based on nominative fair user seems an > > interesting angle. > > I think it's a major stretch to call the installer derivative. It's a > separate piece of software to package the IDE. And if the IDE that it > packages is the same as upstream, then it's not a derivative. > > Now, the installer itself shouldn't be just called Apache NetBeans if > it is not developed here, but note I actually suggested use of "XXX > installer for Apache NetBeans and OpenJDK" (or "OpenBeans installer > for Apache NetBeans and OpenJDK"!) > > That seems perfectly within the scope of the permissions. In fact, > was considering building one myself. > I'd even say the installer *can* be developed here, our source code can contain a script that will build it, and if the installer is built using that script, without custom patches, then the draft policy allows it to be called Apache NetBeans (as, frankly, it would be something we have done.) Jan > > Best wishes, > > Neil > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@netbeans.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@netbeans.apache.org > > For further information about the NetBeans mailing lists, visit: > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/NETBEANS/Mailing+lists > > > >
