Re: teTeX package licenses and their distribution restrictions (long)

[Dale Scheetz <dwarf@polaris.net>]

On Fri, 27 Mar 1998, Richard Kaszeta wrote:

> Non-DFSG Compliant Packages:
>   
>   makebst (It may not be distributed in exchange for money)
>   float   (You are not allowed to distribute this file[2])
>   foiltex (non-profit use only)
>   german  (You are NOT ALLOWED to take money for the distribution
>            or use of either this file or a changed version, except
>            for some nominal charge for copying etc.[3])
>   greekctr(You are NOT ALLOWED to take money for the distribution
>            or use of either this file or a changed version, except
>            for some nominal charge for copying etc.[3])

> [3] Actually, I think these can go in 'non-free' only

Actually this sounds just like the Artistic License, which is specifically
called out in the DFSG as being a compliant license. 

While I disagree, the Guide sees the allowance of the copying fee as
sufficient permission for money to change hands.

I don't believe that these types of clauses are disallowed in the DFSG.

Waiting is,

Dwarf
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