Re: Request for Evaluation of Lachesis Open License

Giuseppe,

On Thursday, October 10, 2024 9:08:47 AM MST PEPPÈ Santarsiero wrote:
> Dear Debian Legal Team,
> I hope this message finds you well.
> I am writing to request the evaluation of the Lachesis Open License, which I
> have recently drafted. I have just submitted this license for evaluation to
> the Open Source Initiative (OSI) and would like to discuss any proposed
> modifications they may suggest. I believe the Lachesis Open License is
> compatible with the Debian Free Software Guidelines, and I am eager to 
ensure
> that it aligns with Debian's requirements as well. Thank you for your time
> and consideration. I look forward to your feedback. Best regards,

This is an interesting license.  I have one question about wording, which 
might be a translation issue.  The license contains the following text:

"Any derivative work of this Software, regardless of the method of 
distribution (download, streaming, hosting on remote servers, or any other 
form of public availability), must be accompanied by the distribution of the 
complete source code.”

"However, if the licensee distributes such derivative works, they are required 
to include the complete source code of those modifications”

I assume that what is intended is that those distributing the software must 
also make the source code available to those who want it.  However, as it is 
worded here, I think the effect would be that those distributing binary files 
compiled from the source code would have to force everyone who downloaded 
those binaries to also download the entire source code, whether they wanted it 
or not.  If the desire is simply to make the source code available, I think 
the following wording would be more accurate:

"Any derivative work of this Software, regardless of the method of 
distribution (download, streaming, hosting on remote servers, or any other 
form of public availability), must provide access to the complete source 
code.”

"However, if the licensee distributes such derivative works, they are required 
to make available the complete source code of those modifications”


-- 
Soren Stoutner
[email protected]

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