[Freeciv-Dev] Re: What proof is needed that a given piece of code is GPL
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[Freeciv-Dev] Re: What proof is needed that a given piece of code is GPL? |
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"Per I. Mathisen" <per@xxxxxxxxxxx> |
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Thu, 20 Mar 2003 08:52:12 +0000 (GMT) |
On Wed, 19 Mar 2003 sam+civ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I have found some useful code on the internet which I would like
> to integrate into FreeCiv (some code which simulate plate tectonics
> to generate random maps).The code, as it exists on the internet,
> is under a non-GPL license.
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> However, I have obtained permission from the author to re-license
> this code under the GPL.What proof do I need to present to the
> FreeCiv development team that this code now has a GPL license, and
> can therefore be legally added to the FreeCiv codebase?
The best is that he offers a new version of his code available for
download in a public place where the license is changed to the GPL.
But, I think if you post his email stating that the code is available
under the GPL here, then that should be enough, since that is a statement
by the copyright holder in a public place. It doesn't have much legal
weight, but it will stop us from being accused of wilful infringement
should the shit ever hit the proverbial fan.
- Per
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