Question on how to handled "GPL with exceptions" in a package review.

Rahul Sundaram sundaram at fedoraproject.org
Tue Apr 17 18:35:41 UTC 2007


Christopher Aillon wrote:
> Rahul Sundaram wrote:
>> Jeff Spaleta wrote:
>>> Do additional exceptions tacked on to the GPL require a legal review
>>> or is this a best judgement situation?
>>
>> The rule of thumb when dealing with GPL exceptions is 
> [...]
> 
> If you are not a lawyer avoid assuming what can be done. [1]
> 
> 
> [1] 
> https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-desktop-list/2007-April/msg00020.html 

Fortunately here I don't assume. I asked.  Besides I did add sufficient 
disclaimers. So what's your point?

Rahul




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