Hi Matthew, 2007/2/9, Matthew Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
What is in the copying.txt is not the CC-by-2.5, it's a summary which doesn't contain all the problematic clauses. There are two options: either upstream wanted what's in the copying.txt, in which case debian-legal recommend asking them to change to expat; or they wanted the actual CC-by-2.5, which is not DFSG-free and we'd need to convince them to use expat, GPL or something similar.
Makes sense, though I personally think it'd be simpler for people to understand the game's licensing if they just GPL'ed it all. :) [parts snipped]
It's unclear to me why the songs aren't redistributable. Are the copyright holders of the songs also upstream? or are they a third party?
Not sure. I think they are either upstream or upstream's friends.
The explanation Miriam had seems rather odd---if they copyright holders agree to licence them the agency which was linked to should have nothing to do with it. OTOH, if they are using songs which aren't original by them, there could be a problem.
What explanation? What agency? Cheers, Jason -- Jason Spiro: computer consulting with a smile. I also provide training and spyware removal services for homes and businesses. Call or email for a FREE 5-minute consultation. Satisfaction guaranteed. +1 (416) 781-5938 / Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] / MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
