Re: [gNewSense-users] Vague Copyright "Notice"

[Chris Andrew]

Just a quickie:

If in doubt, file a bug, it's better to close it straight away, than
not register the concern.

Thanks, everyone.

Chris.

On 08/10/2007, Peter Rock <address@hidden> wrote:
> Sweet. Thanks Karl. Apparently I didn't read the notice carefully
> enough. Thanks for picking up the slack on my ineptitude! :)
>
> And also I learned something. I did not know that US government works
> are not subject to copyright. Or I did years ago and forgot.
>
> > On 10/8/07, Karl Goetz <address@hidden> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Heres a link for those playing at home:
> > > http://changelogs.ubuntu.com/changelogs/pool/main/e/expect-tcl8.3/expect-tcl8.3_5.43.0-3ubuntu1/expect-tcl8.3.copyright
> > >
> > > > -------------------------
> > > >
> > > > This package was debianized by David Engel <address@hidden>
> > > > from sources obtained from http://expect.nist.gov/
> > > > It is now maintained by Mike Markley <address@hidden>.
> > > >
> > > > Copyright:
> > > >
> > >
> > > I'm not sure - does this answer your question?
> > > http://expect.nist.gov/FAQ.html#q6
> > >
> > > >
> > > > You should not claim that you wrote it (since this would be a lie), nor
> > > > should you attempt to copyright it (this would be fruitless as it is a
> > > > work of the US government and therefore not subject to copyright).
> > > >
> > >
> > > My understanding is anything written by the US govt is placed in the
> > > public domain. I'm not sure about written /for/ the US govt.
> > >
> > > > NIST would appreciate any credit you can give for this work.  One line
> > > > may suffice (as far as I'm concerned) although there should be
> > > > something to the effect that this software was produced for research
> > > > purposes.  No warantee, guarantee, or liability is implied.
> > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Karl Goetz <address@hidden>
> > > Debian / Ubuntu / gNewSense
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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