open source licenses and algorithms

[John Cowan]

Patrik Wallstrom scripsit:

> Is there any current open source licenses that can enforce the software to
> follow an exact algorithm (as provided by the copyright owner) and
> protocol?

No.  That would limit the freedom to create derivative works.

> Does any of the licenses also prohibit a name change of the
> software package?

This might be a sort of advertising clause, but I think as a
practical matter it would be self-defeating.  Some
licenses, indeed, *require* you to change the name
if you make changes of certain types: the Artistic License, e.g.

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