I fully support this initiative. And I like the idea of copyright assignments.
Another idea to consider would be to have everybody elect a proxy for deciding licensing issues/changes in the future. The only necessary condition, in my opinion, would be to make this proxy sign a document stating it's commitment to keeping the code libre (respecting the 4 essential freedoms) and preserving copyleft to avoid proprietarization of our codebase.
Juca
On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Josh Andler <scislac@...23...> wrote:
Hey All,
At the moment, our licensing in trunk is more of a mess than it ever has been (to my knowledge). Primarily, we have some GPL3 code that has crept in over time, as far back as a year ago. I figured I would bring it up here first so we can see if there is a consensus on contacting the SFC (and/or possibly the SFLC).
We can't release a new version with the licensing as it stands (not that it has been holding up a possible release at this point). So, I think we need to take the plunge and discuss with counsel how to remedy our situation. Also, we may want to discuss doing the "dirty" thing and go the route of copyright assignment moving forward to help prevent this situation again (not my idea, but one I don't disagree with).
This will require a substantial amount of someone's time (as I see it, at the least trying to contact everyone who has contributed previously), but I'm willing to make this my last set of acts on the board before I step down. I was originally planning on holding off for a month and a half until after some vacation time, but, it just needs to get moving sooner rather than later imho.
I'm seeking relevant discussion and a vote to escalate this to the SFC to see if they feel confident enough to take this on. As a tertiary item, once we are well informed, I'm also asking potential permission for use of the foundation's funds for legal services if the costs are within reason and the board agrees that it is an appropriate use of the money.
Obviously I'm an "Aye" on taking it to the SFC.
Cheers, Josh
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