Re: XFCE copyright
Darren O. Benham writes:
> I think the current trend, however, is to reject the "without fee" clause
> as non-free.
Depends on the exact phrasing. "Permission is granted without fee to use,
copy and distribute this software" is ok, since "without fee" clearly
modifies 'granted', meaning that you need not pay the author for the
license. "Permissions to use, copy and distribute this software without
fee is hereby granted" seems to say that "without fee" modifies "use, copy,
and distribute" and so could mean that you may not charge a fee for copies.
I really wish people would stop putting this phrase in their licenses. It
is confusing and unnecessary. If they find it necessary to say that they
don't want you to pay them, they should come right out and say so.
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John Hasler
john@dhh.gt.org (John Hasler)
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI
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