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Re: Fw: Applying CRX port to Newlib project
- From: Ralf Corsepius <ralf_corsepius at rtems dot org>
- To: Tomer Levi <Tomer dot Levi at nsc dot com>
- Cc: Newlib List <newlib at sources dot redhat dot com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:50:48 +0200
- Subject: Re: Fw: Applying CRX port to Newlib project
- References: <OF0CE3201D.1B6CEB98-ONC1256F1F.00307116-C1256F1F.003159C2@nsc.com>
On Thu, 2004-09-30 at 10:57, Tomer Levi wrote:
> Hi Ralf,
>
> If you look at other architectures, such as iq2000 or i960, you will
> notice that all their files doesn't contain a copyright nor licensing.
> So, can you explain the status of these ports ? I just thought to adapt
> this solution to CRX port.
I can't speak for newlib, Jeff is the person to answer this.
> If this is not acceptable by you, i can add licensing message in the same
> format as in
> other ports files ("The authors hereby grant permission to use...").
The latter definitely is the preferred way.
[If I was to decide I would reject all files without clear license (but
I am not the person to finally decide this :-)]
So, if you are legitimated and in a position to do so [1], pick yourself
a license that suites to your needs/demands and apply it to your files.
>From newlib's point of view, as Jeff already mentioned, a BSD style
license (without advertising clause) is preferred.
> If one of these options is preferable, please respond quickly and i will
> send a new patch.
Ralf
[1] You might need to contact your management/employer.