[Savannah-hackers] Re: submission of yshark - savannah.nongnu.org

[Mathieu Roy]

Hi,

I'm evaluating the project you submitted for approval in Savannah.


address@hidden said:

> A package was submitted to savannah.nongnu.org
> This mail was sent to address@hidden, address@hidden
> 
> Jean Schurger <address@hidden> described the package as follows:
> License: other
> Other License: GNU General Public License V2 _NOT_ later

Licensing under the "GNU GPL v2 only" is problematic.
Would you agree to license under the "GNU GPL v2 or later"?
The main motive is that in ten years from now the copyright
holder may not be reachable while the legal system has
changed and calls for a new version of the GNU GPL v2. When
that happens, licensing under the "GNU GPL v2 only" blocks
the software: it is impossible to upgrade to the new license.

If you want to, we can explain you in more detail
why Savannah only hosts "GNU GPL v2 or later" software.

If you have concerns about "GNU GPL v2 or later", We'd be
happy to address them too.

> Package: yshark System name: yshark Type: non-GNU
> 
> Description:
> Hosting of differents projects i have :
> - address@hidden : a yank (todo manager) plugin for ximian Evolution
> - barque : a web browser
> - some themes for gnome that i write 
> - some unclassable patches (eg: console throug kgdb serial protocol),...
> - Others projects

We only host project identified by a clear purpose, not assembly. For
instance, we would accept a project that would be an assembly of
Ximian Evolution plugins. 

For GNOME themes, you should try http://art.gnome.org

If you can clarify your goals and come to a coherent(s) project(s)
(the factor of cohesion shouldn't be the author), you are welcome to
resubmit your it on Savannah.


Regards,


-- 
Mathieu Roy
 
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