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Posted to legal-discuss@apache.org by Ted Husted <hu...@apache.org> on 2007/06/17 06:02:43 UTC
Fwd: Apache License - question about displaying the Apache license
Not Ack'd
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From: Gero LLC <ge...@yahoo.com>
Date: Jun 16, 2007 9:57 PM
Subject: Re: Apache License - question about displaying the Apache license
To: human-response@apache.org
Apache Software Foundation,
Due to the use of an Apache component, we are trying to understand
where the Apache license must appear. We see instructions on *how* to
apply the license to work,but not on *where* it must appear.
Does it need to be visible to the end-user when they view the
copyright info & version of the software (ie, what you would find if
you select a Help-About menu item)?
Or can it be in a readme file that is part of the installation (that
most users will never even be aware of)?
Or can the license just be included as a comment in some of the source code?
Thank you.
Gero LLC <ge...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi,
I am using a component that is licensed according to Apache License,
Version 2.0.
My question is I am unsure as to where the Apache License needs to
appear in the final product that customers will be using.
Does it need to be visible to the end-user when they view the
copyright info & version of the software (ie, what you would find if
you select a Help-About menu item)?
Or can it be in a readme file that is part of the installation (that
most users will never even be aware of)?
Or can the license just be included as a comment in some of the source code?
Thanks,
Matt Mills, Member
Gero, LLC
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Re: Fwd: Apache License - question about displaying the Apache
license
Posted by Robert Burrell Donkin <rd...@apache.org>.
Hi Gero
I am very sorry but sadly the Apache Software Foundation is not able to
give legal advice.
The Apache License, 2.0 is widely used and discussed. Please read the
license carefully, read a book on the subject, research using the web or
consult a lawyer.
Regards
Robert
> Gero LLC <ge...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am using a component that is licensed according to Apache License,
> Version 2.0.
>
> My question is I am unsure as to where the Apache License needs to
> appear in the final product that customers will be using.
>
> Does it need to be visible to the end-user when they view the
> copyright info & version of the software (ie, what you would find if
> you select a Help-About menu item)?
>
> Or can it be in a readme file that is part of the installation (that
> most users will never even be aware of)?
>
> Or can the license just be included as a comment in some of the source code?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Matt Mills, Member
> Gero, LLC
> ________________________________
> Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.
> Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
Re: Fwd: Apache License - question about displaying the Apache
license
Posted by Robert Burrell Donkin <rd...@apache.org>.
On Sun, 2007-06-17 at 00:02 -0400, Ted Husted wrote:
> Not Ack'd
not ack'd
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Gero LLC <ge...@yahoo.com>
> Date: Jun 16, 2007 9:57 PM
> Subject: Re: Apache License - question about displaying the Apache license
> To: human-response@apache.org
>
>
> Apache Software Foundation,
>
> Due to the use of an Apache component, we are trying to understand
> where the Apache license must appear. We see instructions on *how* to
> apply the license to work,but not on *where* it must appear.
>
> Does it need to be visible to the end-user when they view the
> copyright info & version of the software (ie, what you would find if
> you select a Help-About menu item)?
>
> Or can it be in a readme file that is part of the installation (that
> most users will never even be aware of)?
>
> Or can the license just be included as a comment in some of the source code?
1 traditionally, AIUI we've refused to answer specific questions on the
license. IIRC this is due to worries that saying anything may have bad
consequences. the stock response being 'ask a lawyer'.
2 the poster does not give the version of the license so it would be
hard to give a good answer (even if that was wise)
3 the poster does not give the jurisdiction so it would be hard to give
a good answer (even if that was wise)
4 how much do we need to worry about posting messages sent to
human-response to legal-discuss? (in some european jurisdictions,
confidentially is implied)
4a would it be better to handle this by using a private JIRA posting to
the legal committee private list? any issues would be raised in general
terms on this list by committee members but confidentially would be
maintained.
- robert