[nos-bbs] Github and License Term Challenges ?

[Chris Maness]

Probably have to chase down living contributors and or deceased
relatives to transfer all of the code to GPL.

-Chris KQ6UP

On Sat, May 25, 2024 at 9:39 AM <maiko at pcsinternet.ca> wrote:
>
> Hey Chris,
>
> I am rethinking my github use, since I am concerned about a few
> people bringing up license terms, and I can't even get a decent
> answer or a recommendation from a higher power. Frustrated I am
> regarding this, so how is this related to github ? kinda :(
>
> Personally I don't care, but there are portions of the code that
> are plain copyright, SOME of it is GPL X.Y, lots of it is free for
> ham radio use, and so on. At the end of the day, I am of the view
> that use this, have fun, don't be making money on my efforts, or
> other folks efforts and contributions, and leave any credits or
> acknowledgements of effort in place, so people know where all
> of this stuff comes from. It has quite the rich history, even
> if portions were slapped together or jury rigged at the time.
>
> The world of license models seems to have become a drama, and I
> clearly do not understand how all this stuff works, it's not my
> strength by a long shot. Probably not the answer you wanted :]
>
> If there are folks who KNOW THIS STUFF WELL, I am open to ideas.
>
> Maiko / VE4KLM
>
> On 2024-05-25 08:38, Chris Maness wrote:
>
> > Is this on the github tree now?
> >
> > -Chris KQ6UP



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Thanks,
Chris Maness