Re: redistibution of packages

Charles Cazabon <[email protected]> Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:06:15 -0600
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brett lee <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello.  Am interested in redistributing six tarballs.  These three are
> specifically listed as being redistributable:

Indeed.

> Cannot find clear evidence that distributing these next three would be
> against DJB's copyright.  Can anyone offer guidance?

Copyright law does not permit you to redistribute djb's code without his
express permission.  Therefore, don't.

> Lastly, am reading on http://cr.yp.to/distributors.html that these packages
> can only be distributed until Jan 2008.  Has this date been fixed for
> awhile, or does it increment annually?

They increment on occasion, usually when the date given is approaching.  Note
it is *not* necessarily annually.

Charles
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