"Noel J. Bergman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> When forking Apache licensed code, one does _not_ need to change the >> package name, or anything else in the source code. One arguably >> shouldn't then re-publish the binaries or source as "Apache Foo" [1], but >> the code itself can use the same namespace. > >> there is no legal requirement to [rename the package space] > > Again, unless you've a law degree that I missed recently and are ASF > counsel of record, I would suggest that no one attempt to dispense > legal advice.
Didn't get the law degree yet. :-) Sorry if I came across short to anyone. I _did_ read the whole thread before responding and I have forwarded a note to legal-discuss and prc. The legal committee has previously been tasked with a "fork" FAQ that would cover this and the PRC team is currently working on a "trademarks" FAQ that should also cover this. I agree that the "proper" thing for forks to do is change the namespace and it's reasonable to (politely) request this. However, beyond a request we're on shaky grounds. -- J Aaron Farr jadetower.com [US] +1 724-964-4515 馮傑仁 cubiclemuses.com [HK] +852 8123-7905 --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]