On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:28:04 +0100
Steve Long <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It maybe be Published by some group, but they seem to make no
> restrictions whatsoever. As such, I'd personally feel quite happy
> using it as-is; I don't think they much care either way :-)
Hmmm. A license is *needed* as long as modifying/distributing the
package is restricted by copyright. The as-is license specifically
grants you the right to use the software it pertains to. Without an
explicit license, you may not (ever) modify or distribute it. You would
need to obtain permission from the copyright owner in that case -
otherwise the normal copyright restrictions are in effect.
Again, to ask the copyright owner for a simple (written) statement
saying how the software may be (freely or not) distributed and modified
is currently the next step.
Kind regards,
JeR
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