Re: New package scim-python

Funda Wang wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I'm about to split scim-python to a plf version, but I don't think it
> is acceptable for plf non-free section.
> 
> scim-python provides a Chinese pinyin IME, which is LGPLed. But the
> data files it used (from 3rd-party lab) are not licensed under any
> Free Software licenses. Instead, the data files are licensed under its
> own license, which denies the user from redistributing it without
> permission.
> 
> Is scim-python Ok for non-free section?

IMO, we shouldn't add packages that are explicitely and clearly marked
as unredistributable by the author.

If you can get a permission from the author, you can put it into
Mandriva official non-free repository.

-- 
Anssi Hannula