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List:       kde
Subject:    Re: Liscencing Issue - Taking Action
From:       Rob Kaper <cap () capsi ! cx>
Date:       2000-06-10 1:26:52
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On Fri, Jun 09, 2000 at 07:53:52PM -0500, mosfet wrote:
> > Basically it is simply adding a clause to be able to 'legally' link to the
> > GPL.  This is required by distros such a debain in order to include KDE.
> 
> No it's not. They can include KDE at any time they like without legal
> ramification. US law has something called intent that applies to licenses,
> and saying applications in KDE CVS need to include specific provisions in
> order to link to Qt is foolish in the extreme. Users have the right to be
> able to use their programs, and Qt linking is a requirement. It does not
> need to be specifically stated in the license.
> 
> Many developers hacking in KDE CVS have discussed the issue and decided
> not to give into Debian's demands since they are legally unjustified.

Someone please put this on the news page and FAQ pages.. perhaps without
specific mention of Debian, though.

I've been talking with various people about this issue and one thing that
always comes up is that "the KDE people should say what they want". Having a
public statement on this seems to be important.

Rob
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