Re: [XFree86] Announcement: Modification to the base XFree86(TM) license.

[mark kandianis <linux-man@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:27 PM 2/13/2004 +0100, Matthieu Herrb wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm also not satisfied by this license change. I fail to see what is
> the real benefit of the project in the new formulation.
> Most of the users of XFree86 -based product already recognize and
> appreciate the contribution of the project to the software community
> in general.
>
> The new 3rd clause is very constraining for people distributings CDs
> or other material that includes XFree86, and I'm not sure if the
> project has the resources to make sure it's respected by all products
> that include XFree86.



> wow man!  a threat.  really cool.  i like that.  the "security" group f 
> the BSDs threatening people.



> so what does OPENBSD do with Freetype?   it has the advertising clause
> in full.  you don't ship it eh?




> btw,  i checked your site and  i see nary a word of
> xfree86...but perhaps i missed it ;-)
>
> mark.


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