Evan Prodromou wrote:
>>>>>> "AR" == Artur Radosz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>>>>>
>
> Me> Just for my own curiosity, are there any Java 2 JVMs that -are-
> Me> redistributable? Blackdown? IBM? Or is the jdk-XXX-installer
> Me> method like the only way to make this work?
> >>
> AR> *2. License to Distribute Software. *Subject to the terms and
> AR> conditions of this Agreement, including, but not limited to
> AR> Section 3 (Java (TM) Technology Restrictions) of these
> AR> Supplemental Terms, Sun grants you a non-exclusive,
> AR> non-transferable, limited license to reproduce and distribute
> AR> the Software in binary code form only, provided that (i) you
> AR> distribute the Software complete and unmodified and only
> AR> bundled as part of, and for the sole purpose of running, your
> AR> Programs, (ii)
>
> OK, that seems like a problem right there. It'd be part of the
> distributed Debian+non-free, so it wouldn't be for the sole purpose of
> running Java programs.
I could write program that print HelloWorld :)
>
> AR> (iii) you do not distribute additional software
> AR> intended to replace any component(s) of the Software,
>
> This sounds like it would mean we couldn't have Kaffe, Japhar or
> Classpath on the same disk. Or even another JVM, like IBM's.
No if it will don`t replace any files in this package.
>
>
> AR> (vi) you agree to defend and indemnify Sun and its licensors
> AR> from and against any damages, costs, liabilities, settlement
> AR> amounts and/or expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred
> AR> in connection with any claim, lawsuit or action by any third
> AR> party that arises or results from the use or distribution of
> AR> any and all Programs and/or Software.
>
> Pfft. No way.
There could be some text plus yes - no.
>
>
> AR> This is from jre license. I`m not lawyer but maybe this could
> AR> be used to include it?
>
> I don't think so. BUT what about doing the -installer thingy?
Of course this is much better soultion (however we will lost a
possibility to speed up (mirroring) installation process).
Maybe i will find some time to do this?
>
> ~ESP
>
slu
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