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ASL 2.0 with exceptions
by Zdenek Dohnal 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

Hi all, I'm trying to package lprint https://github.com/michaelrsweet/lprint which has Apache Software License 2.0 with exceptions for GPLv2 and LGPLv2. CUPS has a similar license and it was marked as fine for Fedora in this thread [1] . Unfortunately, there isn't a valid short name for 'ASL 2.0 with exceptions' at [2] - would it be possible to add the short name into the table or should I just use simple 'ASL 2.0'? Thank you in advance and have a nice day, Zdenek [1] https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/legal@lists.fedoraproject.org… [2] https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Licensing:Main#Good_Licenses -- Zdenek Dohnal Software Engineer Red Hat Czech - Brno TPB-C

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The right license for logos and trademarks in a free software project
by Sheogorath 28 Sep '20

28 Sep '20

Hello, first of, this might not be the right mailing list, so feel free to redirect me or answer directly instead of to the list. I came to you, to ask about the right way to license a logo and Name properly as part of a free software project. We, the Project Hedgedoc[1] (formally known as CodiMD), are currently working on rebranding the whole thing to solve some name conflicts. As part of this we just created a new logo, came up with the name, etc. and we were wondering what's the right license for those works. GNU and the free software foundation, as well as OSI have guides for Source code, documentation and alike, but I couldn't find any resources on things like Logos and Names. I know Fedora and the Fedora logo is owned by RedHat, and I'm quite sure for other project exist similar constructs, but I'm not really aware how this is set up. Any recommendations or guidance is very welcome and I would love to hear back from you. [1]: https://github.com/codimd/server -- Signed Sheogorath PS: Yes, this is not closely Fedora related, but I really didn't come up with a better place to ask. OpenPGP: https://shivering-isles.com/openpgp/0xFCB98C2A3EC6F601.txt

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How to name the license in the spec
by Jaroslav Skarvada 21 Sep '20

21 Sep '20

Hi, the code contains the following text: * <db(a)FreeBSD.ORG> wrote this file. As long as you retain this notice you * can do whatever you want with this code, except you may not * license it under any form of the GPL. * A postcard or QSL card showing me you appreciate * this code would be nice. Diane Bruce va3db How to name such license in the spec? thanks & regards Jaroslav

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HaXml LGPLv2 exceptions
by Jens-Ulrik Petersen 20 Sep '20

20 Sep '20

Hi Fedora Legal list, I am trying to package HaXml <https://hackage.haskell.org/package/HaXml> for Fedora. Its library is distributed with the LGPL 2.1 license, with an exception in a COPYRIGHT file: https://hackage.haskell.org/package/HaXml-1.25.5/src/COPYRIGHT """ As a relaxation of clause 6 of the LGPL, the copyright holders of this library give permission to use, copy, link, modify, and distribute, binary-only object-code versions of an executable linked with the original unmodified Library, without requiring the supply of any mechanism to modify or replace the Library and relink (clauses 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e), provided that all the other terms of clause 6 are complied with. """ It also includes some tools which are distributed with the GPL 2 license. So I'd like to ask for approval for the above exception to make it "LGPLv2 with exceptions". Not sure if that prevents "LGPLv2+ with exceptions"? Thank you, Jens

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Lua Logo license text (restricted modifications)
by Miro Hrončok 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

Hello. I try to package a software that shows the Lua logo in it. https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1834280 The logo's license is: Copyright © 1998 Lua.org. Graphic design by Alexandre Nakonechnyj. Permission is hereby granted, without written agreement and without license or royalty fees, to use, copy, and distribute this logo for any purpose, including commercial applications, subject to the following conditions: - The origin of this logo must not be misrepresented; you must not claim that you drew the original logo. - The only modification you can make is to adapt the orbiting text to your product name. - The logo can be used in any scale as long as the relative proportions of its elements are maintained. ---end--- Clearly, this does not allow modifications, but do we have some exceptions for branding? Or do I need to strip the logo out of the package? -- Miro Hrončok -- Phone: +420777974800 IRC: mhroncok

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