[ANNOUNCEMENT] New Package: bsflite 0.80

[Jon Allen]

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
===

BSFlite - A minimalist console AIM client

Homepage: http://bsflite.sourceforge.net/
Version : 0.80
License : BSD

BSFlite is a rather small and "minimalistic" client for AOL's Instant 
Messenger service.

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system. Then, run setup and answer all of the questions. You'll find
the package listed in the "Net" and "Web" categories.  After installation, 
read the documentation at directories:

/usr/share/doc//*
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[ANNOUNCEMENT] Updated: naim-0.11.8-1

[Jon Allen]

I've updated the naim version to 0.11.8-1.

This updates Naim to the official 0.11.8 release version.
AIM connections now use the TOC2 protocol driver, which
fixes the connection problem present in the previously
packaged version 0.11.7.2.  Naim now properly connects to
the AIM service by default.

jca

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RE: cygwin redistribution and gpl requirements

[Jon Allen]

Chuck,

Thanks for your information.  After several close readings of the GPL I
could not determine this.

Jon

> Jon Allen wrote:
> 
> > My company wants to re-distribute some of the pre-compiled 
> cygwin utilities,
> > e.g. grep.exe.  These utilities will be distributed without 
> modification,
> > and to make them run we will copy the needed cygwin dll's.  
> I assume we will
> > maintain GPL compliance if we:
> > 
> > 1. Include a copy of the GPL with the programs.
> > 2. Reference source code availability at http://cygwin.com 
> > 
> > Is this sufficient?
> 
> 
> (IANAL)
> No, it is not.  The GPL states that if YOU distribute GPL 
> binaries, then 
> YOU must also distribute the sources.  A pointer to a  web 
> page outside 
> of your control, that might die, doesn't satisfy your legal 
> obligations.
> 
> Besides, what if the cygwin site stops distributing the 
> source code for 
> cygwin-1.3.3 -- because we're now distributing cygwin-1.3.9, 
> and provide 
> the source code for the NEW version?  Where are YOUR users 
> going to get 
> the source code for the version of the cygwin DLL that YOU are 
> distributing?  You gave them version 1.3.3 -- they need to be able to 
> get the source code for version 1.3.3.
> 
> Those who obtain the software from you, must also be able to 
> obtain the 
> source code from you via the same distribution medium.  Thus, if you 
> provide the binaries via your ftp site, then you must put the 
> sources on 
> that ftp site.  If you mail out CDROMs with the binaries, 
> then those who 
> receive the CDROMs must be able to request a CDROM with the 
> source code.
> 
> A close reading of the GPL itself would reveal these things...but a 
> company, having more at stake than individuals, should seek 
> the advice 
> of a lawyer before venturing into new legal waters.  (Not 
> that the GPL 
> is new, but based on your questions it appears that they are 
> new waters 
> for your company)
> 
> --Chuck
> 

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cygwin redistribution and gpl requirements

[Jon Allen]

My company wants to re-distribute some of the pre-compiled cygwin utilities,
e.g. grep.exe.  These utilities will be distributed without modification,
and to make them run we will copy the needed cygwin dll's.  I assume we will
maintain GPL compliance if we:

1. Include a copy of the GPL with the programs.
2. Reference source code availability at http://cygwin.com 

Is this sufficient?

Thanks in advance,
Jon

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Test Lead
Logistic-Systems, Inc.
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