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Re: [rfa] License clarification for observer.texi
On Tue, May 09, 2006 at 06:32:42AM +0300, Eli Zaretskii wrote:
> Anyway, I'm uneasy about making such a change because of the Debian's
> controversy. When faced with issues like this (i.e. the same source
> that is used to produce both code and documentation), RMS always said
> that in practice this isn't a problem, since either the produced docs
> or the produced code is of insignificant amount. So if distributing
> observers.h is somehow not an option, I think we should ask Richard
> for guidance.
Hi Eli,
Before I go ahead and do that, here's one other alternative. From
maintain.texi:
Small supporting files, short manuals (under 300 lines long) and rough
documentation (README files, INSTALL files, etc) can use a simple
all-permissive license like this one:
Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification,
are permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright
notice and this notice are preserved.
I think this applies to observers.texi; how about you?
If you'd prefer it to be covered by the GFDL, I'll inquire with the FSF.
--
Daniel Jacobowitz
CodeSourcery