> On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 3:00 PM, "C. Bergström" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > wrote:
> Matt Aitkenhead wrote:
> > I see that you have wasted no time. I'm still determining if you
> have a sincere interest in working with us or alternatively have an
> axe to grind. The latter is shining through.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Matt
> >
> Hi Matt,
>
> I'd like to make our correspondence in public if you don't mind so my
> intention isn't mistaken. My point wasn't at all to grind an axe.
>
> 1) That's no way to encourage a company which is already scared of open
> source to even think about releasing patches. (Sun's marketing isn't
> stupid.. they did this because it's good for them)
> 2) I am sincerely interested in your product (as others seem to be as
well)
>
> Code review, increased testing and viral marketing are all typically
> good things. Anyway, hope this clears things up.
>
> Cheers,
>
> ./C
>
> ZFS is licensed under the CDDL, and as far as I know does not
> require derivative works to be open source. It's truly free like
> the BSD license in that companies can take CDDL code, modify it, and
> keep the content closed. They are not forced to share their code.
> That's why there are "closed" patches that go into mainline Solaris,
> but are not part of OpenSolaris.
>
> While you may not like it, this isn't the GPL.
>
Tim,
I am not a lawyer, yet that is not how I understand it. Sun is not
required to publish source patches because they own the code and grant the
license. They are free to sell, ship or do whatever they want with the
code. On the other hand, company X if they use the source and deliver
executables are required by the license (that gives them access to the code
in the first place) give source code. See below for the relevant section in
the CDDL.
-Wade
3.1. Availability of Source Code.
Any Covered Software that You distribute or otherwise make available in
Executable form must also be made available in Source Code form and that
Source Code form must be distributed only under the terms of this License.
You must include a copy of this License with every copy of the Source Code
form of the Covered Software You distribute or otherwise make available.
You must inform recipients of any such Covered Software in Executable form
as to how they can obtain such Covered Software in Source Code form in a
reasonable manner on or through a medium customarily used for software
exchange.
3.5. Distribution of Executable Versions.
You may distribute the Executable form of the Covered Software under the
terms of this License or under the terms of a license of Your choice, which
may contain terms different from this License, provided that You are in
compliance with the terms of this License and that the license for the
Executable form does not attempt to limit or alter the recipient?s rights
in the Source Code form from the rights set forth in this License. If You
distribute the Covered Software in Executable form under a different
license, You must make it absolutely clear that any terms which differ from
this License are offered by You alone, not by the Initial Developer or
Contributor. You hereby agree to indemnify the Initial Developer and every
Contributor for any liability incurred by the Initial Developer or such
Contributor as a result of any such terms You offer.
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