"David O'Callaghan" <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> Hi,
>
> On 23/06/05 10:32, Philip Clark wrote:
>> Note GPL and opensource are quite different things. Not sure if dcache
>> are trying to go for GPL which is much more tricky. Making it
>> "opensource", like the root package, for example, is relatively
>> easy. However, root is not GPL and hence can't be packaged in Debian
>> Linux and possibly redhat (but not so strict).
>
> Debian and RedHat aren't limited to GPL software. I think the Open
> Source Initiative's list of Approved Licences is the definitive list for
> what's considered "Open Source" (see
> http://www.opensource.org/licenses/) and most if not all of these would
> be accepted by Debian and RedHat.
The problem with root is they don't allow the source to be
redistributable for other purposes eg. commercial, without prior
permission. As you say this is probably not only GPL, but all the other
license authorities on http://www.opensource.org/licenses/. Maybe
dcache is having similar issues.
However, we are digressing, :)
-Phil
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