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Posted to batik-dev@xmlgraphics.apache.org by Jeremias Maerki <je...@apache.org> on 2005/08/21 17:37:39 UTC
Batik's use of Rhino (MPL/NPL issue)
So far this is still somewhat informal since the board meeting minutes
are not yet available but as far as I know the NPL/MPL resolution below
has passed. So, Batik can continue to use Rhino. Batik Devs and all
members of the XML Graphics PMC should read the resolution below.
I'm currently unsure about what the mention of the NOTICE file means in
our case, but I don't think any additional entries in the NOTICE file
are necessary. At least, I have found nothing that would have to go in
there. WDYT?
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B. Allow redistribution of MPL- and NPL-licensed executables
WHEREAS, some Project Management Committees (PMCs) within
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) expect to better serve
their mission through the use and redistribution of the
executable form of existing source code licensed under the
Mozilla Public License (MPL) or Netscape Public License (NPL);
and
WHEREAS, it is the ASF's interpretation that the MPL and NPL
licenses permit distribution of such executables under the
terms of the Apache License, Version 2.0, provided the terms
applicable to the associated source code have been complied
with and that appropriate entries made in the ASF
distribution's NOTICE file; and
WHEREAS, the current ASF licensing policy discourages the
distribution of intellectual property by the ASF under terms
beyond those stated in the Apache License, Version 2.0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that PMCs may use and
redistribute the executable form of existing source code
licensed under the MPL 1.0, MPL 1.1, NPL 1.0, or NPL 1.1;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that PMCs must ensure such redistribution only
occurs after appropriate entries have been made in the ASF
distribution's NOTICE file and only if the PMC finds that
the MPL/NPL terms applicable to the associated source code
appear to have been satisfied.
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If there are any questions, please direct them to legal-discuss@ or to
me and I'll try to help.
Jeremias Maerki
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Re: Batik's use of Rhino (MPL/NPL issue)
Posted by Jeremias Maerki <de...@greenmail.ch>.
We're not talking about the GPL or LGPL here, just to be clear!!!
You just made me read section 3.6 of the MPL 1.1 about "Distribution of
Executable Versions" again because that's what Batik is doing. I read it
so that it says we can distribute the executable (the binary JAR file
conataining the compile Rhino) under the Apache License 2.0. We only
have to figure out what exactly to write into the NOTICE file.
The following URL is quite interesting and pretty well states the
intention of the license. It should also make clear that using an
MPL/NPL library in its binary form does not impose any more restriction
upon "Apache clients" than the Apache License already does.
http://www.mozilla.org/MPL/MPL-1.1-annotated.html
On 22.08.2005 21:37:27 Rick Bullotta wrote:
> Some corporate entities (actually, their legal and IP departments) are
> very, very resistant to any *PL licenses. It would be bad to "sneak"
> them through inside an Apache license. Either something is covered
> under Apache 2.0, or it isn't.
>
> I would think this needs to be made very visible in the Apache
> license...or that any Apache offerings that embed NPL/MPL need to have
> a separate license and or a big red asterisk next to them.
>
> Thoughts?
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Jeremias Maerki [mailto:jeremias@apache.org]
> Sent: Sun 8/21/2005 11:37 AM
> To: pmc@xmlgraphics.apache.org; batik-dev@xmlgraphics.apache.org
> Subject: Batik's use of Rhino (MPL/NPL issue)
>
>
>
> So far this is still somewhat informal since the board meeting minutes
> are not yet available but as far as I know the NPL/MPL resolution below
> has passed. So, Batik can continue to use Rhino. Batik Devs and all
> members of the XML Graphics PMC should read the resolution below.
>
> I'm currently unsure about what the mention of the NOTICE file means in
> our case, but I don't think any additional entries in the NOTICE file
> are necessary. At least, I have found nothing that would have to go in
> there. WDYT?
>
> ---
>
> B. Allow redistribution of MPL- and NPL-licensed executables
>
> WHEREAS, some Project Management Committees (PMCs) within
> The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) expect to better serve
> their mission through the use and redistribution of the
> executable form of existing source code licensed under the
> Mozilla Public License (MPL) or Netscape Public License (NPL);
> and
>
> WHEREAS, it is the ASF's interpretation that the MPL and NPL
> licenses permit distribution of such executables under the
> terms of the Apache License, Version 2.0, provided the terms
> applicable to the associated source code have been complied
> with and that appropriate entries made in the ASF
> distribution's NOTICE file; and
>
> WHEREAS, the current ASF licensing policy discourages the
> distribution of intellectual property by the ASF under terms
> beyond those stated in the Apache License, Version 2.0.
>
> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that PMCs may use and
> redistribute the executable form of existing source code
> licensed under the MPL 1.0, MPL 1.1, NPL 1.0, or NPL 1.1;
> and be it further
>
> RESOLVED, that PMCs must ensure such redistribution only
> occurs after appropriate entries have been made in the ASF
> distribution's NOTICE file and only if the PMC finds that
> the MPL/NPL terms applicable to the associated source code
> appear to have been satisfied.
>
> ---
>
> If there are any questions, please direct them to legal-discuss@ or to
> me and I'll try to help.
>
> Jeremias Maerki
>
>
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