Don Armstrong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > On Tue, 04 May 2004, Florian Weimer wrote: >> A few packages contain "software" (well, everything's software these >> days) which is cryptographically protected against modification. >> This seems to violate DFSG §3. > > Uh, if you're refering to the PGP keys and certificates inclosed in > these works, you really need to reread DFSG §3 very carefully. > > Presumably the licenses[1] of these works allows modified works, > derived works, and distribution of said works. If it does, there is no > DFSG §3 violation.
I've digged a bit more, and VeriSign actually has a license governing the *use* of their certificates (including the root and intermediate certificates): <https://www.verisign.com/repository/rpa.html> The license seems to violate DFSG §6. It also fails the Desert Island test. -- Current mail filters: many dial-up/DSL/cable modem hosts, and the following domains: atlas.cz, bigpond.com, di-ve.com, hotmail.com, jumpy.it, libero.it, netscape.net, postino.it, simplesnet.pt, tiscali.co.uk, tiscali.cz, tiscali.it, voila.fr.
