[GNU-linux-libre] Re: [Gnewsense-dev] 9wm - No FSF Free

[Sam Geeraerts]

Paul O'Malley - gnu's not unix - schreef:
> Rubén Rodríguez Pérez wrote:
> > El vie, 28-08-2009 a las 23:48 +0100, Marco Oliva escribió:
> > > " The argument that there's a strongly-implied right to modify is 
> > > unlikely to fly in many countries outside the US. "
> > >
> > > -> https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Licensing#Bad_Licenses
> > >
> > > -> http://archive.gnewsense.org/gnewsense/pool/universe/9/9wm/
> >
> > It was also reported at Trisquel (thanks, Marcooliva), but I didn't have
> > much time to review it, as it is a tricky license this one. Its problem
> > is the absence of *explicit* permission for modifications:
> >
> > -----------------------
> >
> > 9wm is free software, and is Copyright (c) 1994 by David Hogan.
> >   Permission is granted to all sentient beings to use this software,
> >   to make copies of it, and to distribute those copies, provided
> >   that:
> >
> >       (1) the copyright and licence notices are left intact
> >       (2) the recipients are aware that it is free software
> >       (3) any unapproved changes in functionality are either
> >             (i) only distributed as patches
> >         or (ii) distributed as a new program which is not called 9wm
> >                 and whose documentation gives credit where it is due
> >       (4) the author is not held responsible for any defects
> >           or shortcomings in the software, or damages caused by it.
> >
> >   There is no warranty for this software.  Have a nice day.
> >
> > ------------------------
>
> This licence exerts items similar to a trademark.
> If you want to change the code change the name.
>
> In other words -
> If you change this program you should also change the name.
> So you could call it 9wm-delta and no one could call you on it.
>
> You are obliged in any case to give credit for copyright.
>
> The four freedoms don't look like they are being challenged, or am I wrong?

You're not wrong.