Re: How to use (free!) sources of other projects without copyright/license information in file?
Michael Tautschnig writes: > Both of the packages claim to be GPL'ed as per COPYING, and I wonder whether > this is acceptable for Debian. Probably it is, as ax25-apps is in > main. While the GPL strongly recommends putting copyright notices in each source file, it does not require to do so. In the case of ax25-apps, the upstream tarball claims that the work is being licensed under GPL-2. Unless one has evidence that this claim might not be true, I see no reason to think otherwise. Hendrik -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-legal-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/87liy9ercn@mid.gienah.enyo.de
Re: Retirement News Weekly Yorkton: Issue Fifteen
On Fri, 13 May 2011 15:29:54 -0700 Andrew Harris wrote: > Hi, > > I pretty much never post to this list, but is there a reason why > debian-legal gets these mails? Its called spam. In the list archives every message has a 'report as spam' button which you can press, just follow the link (this thread is started by [1]) and report it. Lots more detail can be found at [2]. [1] http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2011/05/msg8.html [2] http://wiki.debian.org/Teams/ListMaster/ListArchiveSpam and http://wiki.debian.org/CategoryListArchiveSpam (FTR, please dont reply to spam in future - it only helps legitimise it for the spamassasin instance.) thanks, kk > -tuna > > On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM, RNW Yorkton > wrote: > > > > ISSUE #15: May 13, 2011 7,593 Readers This Month! -- Karl Goetz, (Kamping_Kaiser / VK5FOSS) Debian contributor / gNewSense Maintainer http://www.kgoetz.id.au No, I won't join your social networking group signature.asc Description: PGP signature
Re: How to use (free!) sources of other projects without copyright/license information in file?
I'd suggest contacting ax25-apps upstream to clarify the situation: http://www.linux-ax25.org/wiki/Ax25-apps Also, should ax_emergency_listen just be merged into ax25-apps? Then there would be no need for code duplication. -- bye, pabs http://wiki.debian.org/PaulWise -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-legal-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/BANLkTi==4uwlhkjxn-2bbayhax60mbr...@mail.gmail.com
Re: How to use (free!) sources of other projects without copyright/license information in file?
On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 6:09 AM, Guido Trentalancia wrote: > I'll just make an hypotesis. The origin is not very important as long as > the original author doesn't care about claiming it. Being GNU GPL (this > is clearly stated in COPYRIGHT), there is no warranty in any case. If > there is no warranty, then as long as no-one is claiming the copyright, > it shouldn't matter (for example, "orphan package"). Copyright is automatic, it doesn't matter if you claim it or not, your works are still copyrighted. -- bye, pabs http://wiki.debian.org/PaulWise -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-legal-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/banlktimwofsofvckxo-emunkttducjy...@mail.gmail.com
Re: How to use (free!) sources of other projects without copyright/license information in file?
Hello again Michael ! First of all, thanks again very much for all your support and help. On Fri, 2011-05-13 at 22:35 +0100, Michael Tautschnig wrote: > Dear debian-legal, > > While reviewing the ax_emergency_listen package [1] I found that several > source > files lack both copyright and license information. The reason for this lack, > however, is that they were taken verbatim from ax25-apps *where there is no > such > information in source files*, as upstream explained to me (Guido, CC'ed) in > private. > > Both of the packages claim to be GPL'ed as per COPYING, and I wonder whether > this is acceptable for Debian. Probably it is, as ax25-apps is in main. > > But how would one, in this case, trace back the origin of those files? I'll just make an hypotesis. The origin is not very important as long as the original author doesn't care about claiming it. Being GNU GPL (this is clearly stated in COPYRIGHT), there is no warranty in any case. If there is no warranty, then as long as no-one is claiming the copyright, it shouldn't matter (for example, "orphan package"). In this specific case, there is some (possibly incomplete) authorship information in the original "listen" package. As long as I refer to the original package, stating clearly its origin (for example it's web location and name), it is always possible to trace back whatever information the original author wants to provide (in the original source package). If such information is missing or incomplete at the origin it is a matter of the author of that package. Just an hypothesis or "guess". > Thanks a lot in advance, > Michael You are welcome ! > PS.: Please keep Guido and me CC'ed, neither of us is subscribed. > > [1] http://lists.debian.org/debian-mentors/2011/05/msg00020.html Kind regards, Guido -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-legal-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/1305324589.2641.15.camel@vortex
Re: Retirement News Weekly Yorkton: Issue Fifteen
Hi, I pretty much never post to this list, but is there a reason why debian-legal gets these mails? -tuna On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM, RNW Yorkton wrote: > > > > > > ISSUE #15: May 13, 2011 7,593 Readers This Month! > YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT > Your Retirement By: Brandee Musiala > > Eating properly can become an issue for seniors, particularly those who find > themselves living alone. While caloric needs decline, a balanced diet is > still necessary to decrease the chance of obesity, cancer, cataracts, > osteoporosis, stroke, heart disease or joint disorders. > > A diet rich in complex carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients, such as > fiber and calcium, as well as vitamins D and B12 is an excellent start. Not > only will fiber lower your cholesterol, reducing the risk of both stroke and > heart disease, but it will also prevent diverticulitis, among other things. > Calcium and vitamin D have also been shown to improve and maintain bone > health, therefore limiting the risk of fractures. > > Even though it may be easier to resort to frozen or canned ... > > Read More... > > LOCAL NEWS > Flooding affects provincial parks > Abnormally high water levels have closed some provincial parks ... > Read More... > NATIONAL NEWS > Search for missing B.C. man continues after wife found alive > Police are searching for a Penticton, B.C. ... > Read More... > INTERNATIONAL NEWS > Supreme Court of India taking a stance on 'honour killings' > The top court in India ... > Read More... > > LIFESTYLE: Let's Get Physical! Fitness Camp for Seniors > Core Fitness Solution The summer is fast approaching and it's time to start > planning how you're going to spend those long, hot summer days. When I was a > kid, I wanted to go to sleepaway camp ... > read more... > > > FIFTY & FABULOUS: > Royal Wedding Edition > With the Royal Wedding upon us, the thought on everyone's mind is: what did > Kate wear? > Before we get to my picks of what Kate could have worn on her big day, why > not take a look back to see what other esteemed Royals have chosen on their > special day! … > > read more... > ENVIRONMENT: Composting 101 – Creating Gold for Your Garden > Just like the guy who once looked at a cow's utters and said, "Gee, that > looks interesting and delicious, we must drink … > read more... > SPORTS: NHL Conference Finals are here > The Eastern and Western conference finals are set in NHL playoff action and I > didn't predict so well this time around. > Here are the picks I made and the final outcomes ... > read more... > SPIN THE GLOBE: Germany: A Place to Unwind and Relax > It's described as both modern and cosmopolitan. It's the largest economy in > the European Union and was once ... > read more... > VISIONARIES OF OUR COMMUNITY: The Intrepid Tales of a Blond China Doll: > Profile of Hannelore Headley (2/2) > During last week's interview with 74-year-old bookseller … > read more... > FEATURES: Goodbye Old Man Winter! Hello, Spring Activities > It's time to shake off the snow, open the windows and prepare for another > beautiful spring and summer. There's nothing... > read more... > FEATURES: Matrix Repatterning: Revolution for Chronic Pain Sufferers > (Exclusive) > If your body could talk, I bet it would have a lot of stories to tell. As a > child you fell on your bum while tobogganing, when you were a teenager you > bonked your head on the doorframe while getting out of a car, then you broke > your leg or arm ... > read more... > I CAN EXPLAIN… COCO'S BEARD > By: Jeff deViller > We have had quite a couple of weeks: Prince William, the likely future king > of Britain and its Commonwealth, married Catherine Middleton; Osama bin Laden > was caught, shot, ... > read more ... > > PET TALK: GETTING ACTIVE WITH YOUR DOG > By: Megan Pasche > Getting involved in dog sports with your pet is one of the best bonding > experiences you can have. Not only is it often a great workout, for both body > and mind for the dog, but it ... > read more ... > THE WEDDING CYNIC MAY BE SILENCED... FOR NOW > By: Nicole Burgers > Dare I say it? A lot of us may be thinking it, and I'm merely going to be > echoing sentiments already uttered by many, but I was already getting tired > of hearing about Kate and ... > read more ... > > ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS: Water for Elephants (2011) > Water for Elephants is a historical and romantic drama piece that > contemporary ... > read more ... BOOK REVIEWS: A Path of Colored Leaves > As the title implies, this book is about the seasons of life – more > specifically, the ... > read more ... > > THIS WEEK IN HISTORY(May 13 - May 19) > May 13:Today is Blame Someone Else Day. It always falls on every Friday the > 13th. On this day in: 1918: The first U.S. airmail ... > read more ... WEIRD & WONDERFUL FACTS > The name of Snoopy's mother from the Peanuts comic strip is Missy. The > sentence "the quick brown ... > read more
How to use (free!) sources of other projects without copyright/license information in file?
Dear debian-legal, While reviewing the ax_emergency_listen package [1] I found that several source files lack both copyright and license information. The reason for this lack, however, is that they were taken verbatim from ax25-apps *where there is no such information in source files*, as upstream explained to me (Guido, CC'ed) in private. Both of the packages claim to be GPL'ed as per COPYING, and I wonder whether this is acceptable for Debian. Probably it is, as ax25-apps is in main. But how would one, in this case, trace back the origin of those files? Thanks a lot in advance, Michael PS.: Please keep Guido and me CC'ed, neither of us is subscribed. [1] http://lists.debian.org/debian-mentors/2011/05/msg00020.html pgpFoLoZkskEL.pgp Description: PGP signature
Retirement News Weekly Yorkton: Issue Fifteen
Retirement News Weekly Yorkton: Issue Fifteen ISSUE #15: May 13, 20117,593 Readers This Month! YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Your Retirement By: Brandee Musiala Eating properly can become an issue for seniors, particularly those who find themselves living alone. While caloric needs decline, a balanced diet is still necessary to decrease the chance of obesity, cancer, cataracts, osteoporosis, stroke, heart disease or joint disorders. A diet rich in complex carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients, such as fiber and calcium, as well as vitamins D and B12 is an excellent start. Not only will fiber lower your cholesterol, reducing the risk of both stroke and heart disease, but it will also prevent diverticulitis, among other things. Calcium and vitamin D have also been shown to improve and maintain bone health, therefore limiting the risk of fractures. Even though it may be easier to resort to frozen or canned ... Read More... LOCAL NEWS Flooding affects provincial parks Abnormally high water levels have closed some provincial parks ... Read More... NATIONAL NEWS Search for missing B.C. man continues after wife found alive Police are searching for a Penticton, B.C. ... Read More... INTERNATIONAL NEWS Supreme Court of India taking a stance on 'honour killings' The top court in India ... Read More... LIFESTYLE: Let's Get Physical! Fitness Camp for Seniors Core Fitness Solution The summer is fast approaching and it's time to start planning how you're going to spend those long, hot summer days. When I was a kid, I wanted to go to sleepaway camp ... read more... FIFTY & FABULOUS: Royal Wedding Edition With the Royal Wedding upon us, the thought on everyone's mind is: what did Kate wear? Before we get to my picks of what Kate could have worn on her big day, why not take a look back to see what other esteemed Royals have chosen on their special day! … read more... ENVIRONMENT: Composting 101 – Creating Gold for Your Garden Just like the guy who once looked at a cow's utters and said, "Gee, that looks interesting and delicious, we must drink … read more... SPORTS: NHL Conference Finals are here The Eastern and Western conference finals are set in NHL playoff action and I didn't predict so well this time around. Here are the picks I made and the final outcomes ... read more... SPIN THE GLOBE: Germany: A Place to Unwind and Relax It's described as both modern and cosmopolitan. It's the largest economy in the European Union and was once ... read more... VISIONARIES OF OUR COMMUNITY: The Intrepid Tales of a Blond China Doll: Profile of Hannelore Headley (2/2) During last week's interview with 74-year-old bookseller … read more... FEATURES: Goodbye Old Man Winter! Hello, Spring Activities It's time to shake off the snow, open the windows and prepare for another beautiful spring and summer. There's nothing... read more... FEATURES: Matrix Repatterning: Revolution for Chronic Pain Sufferers (Exclusive) If your body could talk, I bet it would have a lot of stories to tell. As a child you fell on your bum while tobogganing, when you were a teenager you bonked your head on the doorframe while getting out of a car, then you broke your leg or arm ... read more... I CAN EXPLAIN… COCO'S BEARD By: Jeff deViller We have had quite a couple of weeks: Prince William, the likely future king of Britain and its Commonwealth, married Catherine Middleton; Osama bin Laden was caught, shot, ... read more ... PET TALK: GETTING ACTIVE WITH YOUR DOG By: Megan Pasche Getting involved in dog sports with your pet is one of the best bonding experiences you can have. Not only is it often a great workout, for both body and mind for the dog, but it ... read more ... THE WEDDING CYNIC MAY BE SILENCED... FOR NOW By: Nicole Burgers Dare I say it? A lot of us may be thinking it, and I'm merely going to be echoing sentiments already uttered by many, but I was already getting tired of hearing about Kate and ... read more ... ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS: Water for Elephants (2011) Water for Elephants is a historical and romantic drama piece that contemporary ... read more ...BOOK REVIEWS: A Path of Colored Leaves As the title implies, this book is about the seasons of life – more specifically, the ... read more ... THIS WEEK IN HISTORY(May 13 - May 19) May 13:Today is Blame Someone Else Day. It always falls on every Friday the 13th. On this day in: 1918: The first U.S. airmail ... read more ...WEIRD & WONDERFUL FACTS The name of Snoopy's mother from the Peanuts comic strip is Missy. The sentence "the quick brown ... read more ... QUOTABLE QUOTES "Sometimes even to live is an act of courage." Seneca. "Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others." Robert Louis Stevenson. "To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply ... read more ... Editor's Letter: Social Networking Social networking. It can be overwhelming with all the options. However, i
