GPL and missing licenses in xf86-input-keyboard? (was Re: [ANNOUNCE] xf86-input-keyboard1.2.2)

[Daniel Stone]

To clarify Alan's mail:

On Thu, Sep 06, 2007 at 07:45:02AM -0500, Jeremy C. Reed wrote:
> >  * provided that
> >  * the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that
> >  * copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting
> >  * documentation

This is irritating, but not GPL-incompatible.

> >  and that the names of Orest Zborowski and David Dawes 
> >  * not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of 
> >  * the software without specific, written prior permission

This is irritating, but not GPL-incompatible.

This:
   All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software
   must display the following acknowledgement:
   This product includes software developed by Orest Zborowski and David
   Dawes.
would be GPL-incompatible.

Cheers,
Daniel
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