Public bug reported: Package: "linux" (source package) Version: 2.6.24-* (Hardy kernel)
Someone has pointed out [1][2] that the fore200e files may not be free software [3]. The problematic clause is this: Copyright (c) 1995-2000 FORE Systems, Inc., as an unpublished work. This notice does not imply unrestricted or public access to these materials which are a trade secret of FORE Systems, Inc. or its subsidiaries or affiliates (together referred to as "FORE"), and which may not be reproduced, used, sold or transferred to any third party without FORE's prior written consent. All rights reserved. This would make it unsuitable for distribution in ubuntu (even in the restricted sections) as it doesn't allow distribution. [1] http://bugs.gnewsense.org/Bugs/00135 [2] http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/gnewsense-users/2008-03/msg00055.html [3] ./linux-2.6.24/drivers/atm/fore200e_firmware_copyright ** Affects: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: gobuntu ** Tags added: gobuntu -- 2.6.24 contains non-free fore200e files https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/201680 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
