On Thu, May 24, 2001 at 09:56:45PM -0400, James LewisMoss wrote: > > Please cc me on any replies. I'm not currently subscribed to this > list. > > I've got three send back changes clauses. Comments on whether they > are free? >
Clauses that request a user send changes back upstream are OK. Clauses that _require_ a user send changes back upstream are not. In particular, the latter shows a disregard for the privacy of the end user, and violates DFSG #5 (by discriminating against people other than the upstream) and #3 (by placing onerous restrictions on creating derived works). In this particular case, the first and third clauses are not OK because they add requirements, while the second clause is merely a request and is permitted. > ; 2. Users of this software agree to make their best efforts (a) to > ; return to me any improvements or extensions that they make, so that > ; these may be included in future releases; and (b) to inform me of > ; noteworthy uses of this software. > > ; I also request that you send me a copy of any improvements that you > ; make to this software so that they may be incorporated within it to > ; the benefit of the Scheme community. > > ;;; 2. Users of this software agree to make their best efforts (a) to > ;;; return to the MIT Scheme project any improvements or extensions > ;;; that they make, so that these may be included in future releases; > ;;; and (b) to inform MIT of noteworthy uses of this software. > > Thanks > Jim > > -- > @James LewisMoss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | Blessed Be! > @ http://jimdres.home.mindspring.com | Linux is kewl! > @"Argue for your limitations and sure enough, they're yours." Bach > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- Brian Ristuccia [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
