Logo License

Proposal-0002

Date

April 6, 1999

Proposer

Wichert Akkerman [leader@debian.org]

Seconds

Unnecessary

Text

It is proposed that the Developers of Debian vote between a single logo license and a dual logo license set in accordance with the General Resolution Procedure.

1. SINGLE logo license
Debian shall adopt one logo that anyone can use under the following license:
Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest this logo or a modified version may be used by anyone to refer to the Debian project, but does not indicate endorsement by the project.
Pros: simple, no hassles with multiple licenses
Cons: we cannot distinguish products which we feel are more official or that deserve some official promotion except by using a special title.

2. DUAL logo licenses
Debian shall adopt two logos. One, designated liberal, can be used under the following license:
Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest this logo or a modified version may be used by anyone to refer to the Debian project, but does not indicate endorsement by the project.
Another, designated official, can be used under the following license:
Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest
I. This logo may only be used if:
a) the product it is used for is made using a documented procedure as published on www.debian.org (for example official CD-creation)
or
b) official approval is given by Debian for its use in this purpose
II. may be used if an official part of debian (decided using the rules in I) is part of the complete product, if it is made clear that only this part is officially approved
III. We reserve the right to revoke a license for a product

Pros: allows us to distinguish officially sanctioned things while still allowing everyone to use another Debian logo
Cons: two logos might become confusing or complicated.

Quorum

With 497 developers, Q=22.29 making a quorum of 67

Minimum Discussion

Wichert Akkerman can call for vote anytime after April 13th.

Ballot

ballot@vote.debian.org
Subject = logo1

Forum

Discussion will be held on the debian-vote list.

Outcome

Dual Licensing won