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Re: Parts license
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Date: 
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 17:40:19 GMT
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Steve Bliss wrote:
> 
> Part I. Definitions.
> 
> LIBRARY: the set of DAT files, distributed by ldraw.org, and labeled as
> the 'LCAD Parts Library'.
> 
> WORK: A DAT file which is used to model LEGO-style elements in the LDraw CAD
> system.

  Instead of DAT file wouldn't it be better to use something like "Parts
file" ? We might use a different format in the future.

> Part II.  Ldraw.org Terms.
> 
> 5. If ldraw.org permanently ceases to publish or distribute the Library, all
> licenses to the works contained in the library will be revoked.
> 
> 6. If ldraw.org permanently ceases to publish or distribute the Library, all
> user licenses granted by ldraw.org will remain in effect.

  I found those 2 contraditory but it might be because english is not my
native language. Could you explain it better ?

> Part III.  Contributor Terms.
> 
> 2. Ldraw.org may decide to accept or reject any contributions.
> 
> 7. Ldraw.org will include the work as part of the Library.

  I think 7 should be removed because of 2.

Leonardo



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: Parts license
 
(...) I think 2 means Ldraw.org has the right to chose what to keep and 7 means that the work will become part of the Ldraw.org library (and probably "protected" by the license). Although they are related for sure. Jude (26 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
  Re: Parts license
 
(...) Not parts, because all files in the library (parts, primitives, subparts, shortcuts, composite parts, component parts) should be covered equally by the terms. But I see your point about avoiding DAT. How about I just remove the DAT? . LIBRARY: (...) (26 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)

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  Re: Parts license
 
(...) Here's a first stab at a comprehensive contributor/ldraw.org/user license. Geez, I'm glad IANAL. BTW, I think the "redistribution" bits should be reworked to clearly split 'redistributions for the sake of redistributing the library' from (...) (26 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)  

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