> I am working on a package that is GPLed, but the author > pre-pends his own disclaimer just before the GPL.
> If I just copy the copyright file into the package's doc dir, > lintian emits an error. (obviously). > Should I prune the GPL from the copyright file and say that the > software is distrubuted under the GPL and tell them to see > /usr/doc/copyright/GPL ? No. Copy the copyright file into the package's doc dir and send an override message explaining the situation. By prepending a disclaimer the author has created his own license. You should not alter it. -- John Hasler [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hasler) Dancing Horse Hill Elmwood, WI
