Yes Studio 3 is GPL. but there are some issues: 1. the built depends on a non-free licenced FTP library 2. the Aptana Logos are not under GPL 3. every part of the UI has to show the text "powered by aptana"
That makes it a non-trivial problem for packaging. Quote from: https://github.com/aptana/studio3-rcp/tree/v3.4.2.201308081805-studio3 ------- from: https://github.com/aptana/studio3-rcp A pre-built FTP/FTPS/SFTP library which holds a commercial library, so the sources do not contain the JAR due to licensing restrictions. ------------------- from: https://github.com/aptana/studio3 Aptana Studio 3 Core holds the core set of plugins used to build the Aptana Studio 3 IDE/RCP. Currently it relies on consuming a pre-built FTP/FTPS/SFTP library as a dependency for building. This holds a commercial library, so the sources do not contain the JAR due to licensing restrictions. This license does not grant any license or rights to use the trademarks "Aptana," any "Aptana" logos, or any other trademarks of Appcelerator, Inc. You are not authorized to use the name Aptana or the names of any author or contributor for publicity purposes, without written authorization. However, in addition to the other notice obligations of this License, all copies of any covered work conveyed by you must include on each user interface screen and in the Appropriate Legal Notices the following text: "Powered by Aptana". On user interface screens, this text must be visibly and clearly displayed in the title bar, status bar, or otherwise directly in the view that is in focus. ** Changed in: ubuntu Status: In Progress => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/102512 Title: [needs-packaging] Aptana Studio To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/102512/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
