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diff --git a/licenses/Kermit b/licenses/Kermit new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..8f466aeaa487 --- /dev/null +++ b/licenses/Kermit @@ -0,0 +1,106 @@ +THE C-KERMIT 7.0 AND 8.0 LICENSE + + Last update: Thu Feb 8 17:41:07 2002 + +This is the new C-Kermit 7.0 and 8.0 license. The intention is to allow +C-Kermit to be distributed with "free" operating systems such as GNU/Linux, +FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, The Hurd, etc, even when the distributions +themselves (such as Red Hat or Caldera) might be sold and/or might include +applications that are not free, and yet still require a license to include +C-Kermit in or with "non-free" products such as commercial OS's, commercial +software packages, embedded systems, and hardware (other than general-purpose +computers preloaded with "free" operating systems), since these licenses +furnish a large portion of the Kermit Project's funding. + +There have been some questions about the provision in Clause (A) that: + + The + C-Kermit source code may not be changed without the consent of the + Kermit Project, which will not be unreasonably withheld (this is + simply a matter of keeping a consistent and supportable code base). + +The intention of this clause is primarily to make sure that anybody who +makes modifications sends them back to us, since we are the ones have to +support C-Kermit, and so we can carry them through to future releases (so +you don't have to make the same changes again and again). + +Secondarily it is to protect Columbia University in the unlikely event of +modifications made with deliberate intent to offend or cause damage. + +Any redistributor of C-Kermit under Clause (A) below should rest assured +there is no intention of preventing them from constructing a distribution in +the appropriate format (RPM or whatever) for their product or from issuing +any patches required for their products; we simply want to be informed so we +can maintain a consistent code base and a solid, supportable software +package. We are happy to work with any redistributor an any issues that +concern them. If you have questions, send them to kermit@columbia.edu. + +Note: All changes to this file since 1 January 2000 (the C-Kermit 7.0 +release date) are above; the license itself has not changed, except to +update the most recent copyright date. + +(Begin) + +Copyright (C) 1985, 2002, + The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. + All rights reserved. + +PERMISSIONS: + +The C-Kermit software may be obtained directly from the Kermit Project at +Columbia University (or from any source explicitly licensed by the Kermit +Project or implicitly licensed by Clause (A) below) by any individual for +his or her OWN USE, and by any company or other organization for its own +INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION and use, including installation on servers that are +accessed by customers or clients, WITHOUT EXPLICIT LICENSE. + +Conditions for REDISTRIBUTION are as follows: + +(A) The C-Kermit software, in source and/or binary form, may be + included WITHOUT EXPLICIT LICENSE in distributions of OPERATING + SYSTEMS that have OSI (Open Source Initiative, www.opensource.org) + approved licenses, even if non-Open-Source applications (but not + operating systems) are included in the same distribution. Such + distributions include, but are not limited to, CD-ROM, FTP site, + Web site, or preinstalled software on a new GENERAL-PURPOSE + computer, as long as the primary character of the distribution is + an Open Source operating system with accompanying utilities. The + C-Kermit source code may not be changed without the consent of the + Kermit Project, which will not be unreasonably withheld (this is + simply a matter of keeping a consistent and supportable code base). + +(B) Inclusion of C-Kermit software in whole or in part, in any form, in + or with any product not covered by Clause (A), or its distribution + by any commercial enterprise to its actual or potential customers + or clients except as in Clause (A), requires a license from the + Kermit Project, Columbia University; contact kermit@columbia.edu. + +The name of Columbia University may not be used to endorse or promote +products derived from or including the C-Kermit software without specific +prior written permission. + +DISCLAIMER: + + THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT REPRESENTATION FROM THE + TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK AS TO ITS + FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY THE TRUSTEES OF + COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK OF ANY KIND, EITHER + EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED + WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. + THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK SHALL NOT + BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, + OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR + IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN OR IS + HEREAFTER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU SHALL + INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN + THE CITY OF NEW YORK, ITS EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS FROM AND AGAINST ANY + AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE (INCLUDING + ATTORNEYS' FEES) ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THIS SOFTWARE. + +The above copyright notice, permissions notice, and disclaimer may not be +removed, altered, or obscured and shall be included in all copies of the +C-Kermit software. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of +New York reserve the right to revoke this permission if any of the terms +of use set forth above are breached. + +(End) |