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Re: Is the LDraw parts database free?
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Thu, 18 Nov 1999 12:34:21 GMT
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lpieniazek@novera.!spamless!com
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I'm not so keen on seeing the parts GPLed as I don't want to be in the
business of handling requests for the parts library if I give someone
some instructions that were made using them. Be very careful before you
GPL something, it conveys specific legal rights.
I think a GPL "like" license is good but it needs to subtract a few
clauses.
Steve Bliss wrote:
> Terry Keller is working on writing a clear license file for the original
> ldraw.exe package. I believe he is leaning toward retaining copyright for all
> program files, and GPL'ing the parts library.
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> IMO, the L-CAD parts should also be GPL'ed. And a clear license file should be
> written and included with each update. And information about this should be
> made available on ldraw.org, especially for potential part-authors.
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> It should also be made clear that when files from the original library are
> updated and published in an L-CAD release, the copyright remains with the
> Jessimans.
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| (...) The files James published are copyrighted, and his family has control on the copyright. They have given 'us', the L-CAD group, permission to continue to publish and maintain his work. The additional parts, as Jacob said, are copyrighted by (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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