Dirk Eddelbuettel wrote: > > Right now I'm not sure if there is a problem at all. It don't think it > > is necessary to inlcude upstream's terms for the _initial_ download, if > > upstream doesn't mandate it. > > Interesting thought. But then they also have some not so pretty "do not > distribute" language there which is somewhat in conflict with what the GPL > is about in the first place.
Correct, the initial download terms explicitly forbid redistribution, and this might overrule the GPL on that code. The intent is not clear; you'll have to ask the copyright owner.
