REMOVE (entirely) the Artistic License 1.0?
Matthew Flaschen
matthew.flaschen at gatech.edu
Wed Jul 9 20:39:40 UTC 2008
Russ Nelson wrote:
> Tom Callaway suggests that, because of the Artistic License's
> involvement (loss) in Jacobsen & Katzer, we should apply all possible
> pressure to stop people from using the Artistic License.
>
> http://lawandlifesiliconvalley.blogspot.com/2007/08/new-open-source-legal-decision-jacobsen.html
>
> He suggests that we entirely remove its approval. Not merely remove
> it from the website, but explicitly say that it is no longer an
> approved license.
I disagree with this. It should have a note saying that it is strongly
deprecated, and perhaps even explaining why. It should remain approved
and on the website, for the reasons you stated.
Matt Flaschen
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