Re: License issues

[Paul Vojta <vojta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, Mar 06, 2004 at 06:28:26PM -0600, Ryan Underwood wrote:
> 
> XFree86 has a choice; inconvenience distributors somewhat, or either
> throw away or request relicensing for all code submitted under the
> previous XFree86 licensing policy which took advantage of allowing the
> author to demand credit for his work.
> 
> What would you have them do?

I don't understand this.

You seem to be saying that Joe Schmoe has contributed files to XFree86 and
has an advertising clause in his copyright message.  Somehow, changing the
license conditions on those files carrying XFree86's name (and therefore
none of Mr. Schmoe's files), and requiring people to give credit to XFree86
when using the server, will make Joe happier????

Please explain.

--Paul Vojta, vojta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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