On Mon, 11 Mar 2019 at 18:25, Laurence Perkins <lperk...@openeye.net> wrote:
> So I notice with version 3 that wireshark now bundles npcap instead of > winpcap. From a technical point of view this makes a lot of sense > since npcap is actually maintained and has a better feature set. > > But I notice that the npcap license forbids redistribution without > special dispensation. > > I notice also that npcap appears to be bundled into the Windows > installer. > > I assume that since the Wireshark project is listed as having special > exemption from the usage limit that you also have a private agreement > allowing redistribution of the npcap installer. > > I notice, however, no mention of that agreement passing down to people > who receive copies from you. > > Am I misreading something? Is the installer actually downloading npcap > from nmap.org and I'm just not catching it? Is there going to be an > installer version that's not redist-prohibited? Most importantly, why > do I find no mention of this possibly significant legal pitfall for > end-users in the FAQ or in the mailing list history? Even just a > "don't worry, it's all taken care of" would be nice. > > LMP > > FWIW, there is a small notice in the Developers Guide: https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsdg_html_chunked/ChLibsPcap.html -- Graham Bloice
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