Re: ESST license

2002-07-30 Thread Bruce Dodson
If copyright statute says that all rights not explicitly granted are reserved to the copyright holder, doesn't that mean the user ought to have gone looking for a license to make sure they had the right to use it? If the premise is that you are not aware, then the assumption should be that you ha

RE: ESST license

2002-07-29 Thread Parson, Dale E (Dale)
The thing that strikes me about this clause upon further reflection, is that although you can run the software without manipulating source, reading documentation, or otherwise becoming aware of the license, that doesn't seem to be a genuine problem for the person running the software. The license

RE: ESST license

2002-07-29 Thread Parson, Dale E (Dale)
Florian, > > > This software is provided subject to the following terms > > and conditions, which you should read carefully before > > using the software. Using this software indicates your > > acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not > > agree with these terms and conditions, do

Re: ESST license

2002-07-29 Thread Florian Weimer
"Parson, Dale E \(Dale\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > This software is provided subject to the following terms > and conditions, which you should read carefully before > using the software. Using this software indicates your > acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not > agree wit

ESST license

2002-07-29 Thread Parson, Dale E \(Dale\)
arson, Dale E (Dale) Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 10:36 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: ESST license Dear Open Source Initiative: I would like to have the attached 'Embedded System Software Tools' (ESST) license approved as an "OSI Certified" license. This lice