For Approval: Common Public Attribution License (CPAL)

Matthew Flaschen matthew.flaschen at gatech.edu
Fri Jun 29 21:06:31 UTC 2007


Rick Moen wrote:
>> Moreover, the "prominent" requirement is flexible and can accommodate
>> different screens sizes and different numbers of attributions.
> 
> This is actually a better, and key, point, I think.

"Prominent" is flexible, but only to a point.  The logo can be small and
briefly displayed, but not too small or brief because "the display
[must] be of sufficient duration to give reasonable notice".  I.E. if a
reasonable user wouldn't be able to notice all the attributions, they
aren't prominent.

Matt Flaschen




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