----- Original Message ----- From: David Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > My only point in entering this debate was to point out that the > > license restrictions suggested by Abe Kornalis do reflect that legal > > precedent and also reflect the desires of other software authors. > > Restricting the rights of others to make secret (and perhaps even > > private) derived works is a right that copyright law has established > > is within the authors domain. > > True, but legal precedence is not a guarantee of OSD compliance. --> Agreed. > Of course, I am not arguing that must-publish clauses are against the > OSD (even though it may sound like I am). My personal opinion is that I > don't like them, and would not touch source code covered under one with > a ten foot pole. --> You may find this strange, but neither would I. That is, unless I would be allowed to keep my modifications private. If ever I decide to distribute, I'd be happy to do so to the public. (And given an opportunity to let someone else do the job for me - I wouldn't hesitate to send my modifications to the original author.) I'll stress my point one last time (you're bored stiff already, I don't doubt) I would offer the recipients of my software three choices: 1) make no modifications. 2) make mods and keep them private 3) make mods and publish to the public, either by publishing yourself or by passing a copy of the modifications to me. Am I imposing undue restrictions or obligations this way? As far as I can see, only if you intend to distribute derivatives of my software to a select group with explicit intention of shielding it from the public. Otherwise - is it such a bother to send a copy of your distro to my e-mail account? > There is no specific section of the OSD that a generic must-publish > clause conflicts with. However, it may very well conflict with the > unwritten rule that "there shall be no onerous restrictions." --> just addressed that one. Of course opinions may differ. > David Johnson Kind regards, Abe Kornelis. -- license-discuss archive is at http://crynwr.com/cgi-bin/ezmlm-cgi?3