I have been trying to find out whether jai-core (java advanced imaging) is acceptable for distribution in 'non-free'. It's a library that is used by (among others) a large number of open source java GIS applications.
>From the website: The source code for the jai-core project is licensed under the Java Research License (JRL) for non-commercial use. The JRL allows users to download, build, and modify the source code in the jai-core project for research use, subject to the terms of the license. https://jai-core.dev.java.net/source/browse/jai-core/LICENSE-JRL.txt?rev=1.1&view=markup The source for the jai-core project is also licensed for commercial use under a new no-fee Java Distribution License (JDL). The JDL allows commercial use of Java Advanced Imaging with or without modification, as long as compatibility with the entire API Specification is maintained. This includes passing the TCK tests for Java Advanced Imaging, and retaining the javax namespace as defined by the JCP. https://jai-core.dev.java.net/source/browse/jai-core/LICENSE-JDL.txt?rev=1.1&view=markup I have no experience at all, but the second license 'JDL' seems quite problematic, but I wonder if the first one (Java research license) is acceptable for non-free. Johan On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 10:10 PM, Torsten Werner <twer...@debian.org> wrote: > Hi Francesco, > > On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 8:42 PM, Francesco P. Lovergine > <fran...@debian.org> wrote: >> Is there anyone that analyzed JAI license in order >> to have a possible non-free distribution? Anyone worked in recent times about >> that? > > you might want to start here: > <https://jai-core.dev.java.net/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=35>. The request > to change the license is 5 years old. I haven't checked if it is > possible to distribute it in non-free. > > Cheers, > Torsten > > _______________________________________________ > Pkg-grass-general mailing list > pkg-grass-gene...@lists.alioth.debian.org > http://lists.alioth.debian.org/mailman/listinfo/pkg-grass-general > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-java-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/u2o791a12031004190440he42df248v9f4d3cc36541...@mail.gmail.com
