Dear readers, I maintain a PPA[1] for LINBIT[2] where we upload the DRBD9 kernel module (dkms), drbd-utils (user space utilities for DRBD), and DRBD Manage (a management component for DRBD9).
So far DRBD Manage was released under the terms of the GPLv3, but the next release will have a custom license, similar to the one from BeeGFS [3]. The code is still open and we want people to be able to study the source and contribute patches. What LINBIT does not want are copycats that don't contribute, but (pretend to) provide support, undermining parts of LINBIT's business model. Before I upload a new release of DRBD Manage, I would therefore kindly ask if the new license is acceptable for a package distributed in a PPA, and if not, which concerns exist. Thanks for you assistance , rck [1] https://launchpad.net/~linbit/+archive/ubuntu/linbit-drbd9-stack [2] http://www.linbit.com [3] http://www.beegfs.com The License: DRBD MANAGE END USER AGREEMENT DRBD MANAGE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT OCTOBER 19, 2016 PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY USING THE SOFTWARE DRBD MANAGE YOU ACCEPT ALL TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT. 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The same applies in case of a gap of regulation. -- Roland Kammerer +43 1 817 82 92 - 70 roland.kamme...@linbit.com LINBIT | Keeping the Digital World Running DRBD – Corosync – Pacemaker _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~launchpad-users Post to : launchpad-users@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~launchpad-users More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
