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By mikey, Section IP Articles
Sun has submitted a license based on the Mozilla Public License to OSI for review and approval.
A description is posted here. The full text of the license is posted below.
COMMON DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION LICENSE Version 1.0
Draft Revised 11/24/04 1. Definitions.
1.1. "Contributor" means each entity that creates or contributes
1.2. "Contributor Version" means the combination of the Original
1.3. "Covered Software" means (a) the Original Software, or (b)
1.4. "Executable" means the Covered Software in any form other
1.5. "Initial Developer" means the individual or entity that first
1.6. "Larger Work" means a work which combines Covered Software or 1.7. "License" means this document.
1.8. "Licensable" means having the right to grant, to the maximum
1.9. "Modifications" means the Source Code and Executable form of
A. Any file that results from an addition to, deletion from or
B. Any new file that contains any part of the Original
C. Any new file that is contributed or otherwise made
1.10. "Original Software" means the Source Code and Executable
1.11. "Patent Claims" means any patent claim(s), now owned or
1.12. "Source Code" means (a) the common form of computer software
1.13. "You" (or "Your") means an individual or a legal entity 2. License Grants. 2.1. The Initial Developer Grant.
Conditioned upon Your compliance with Section 3.1 below and
(a) under intellectual property rights (other than patent or
(b) under Patent Claims infringed by the making, using or
(c) The licenses granted in Sections 2.1(a) and (b) are
(d) Notwithstanding Section 2.1(b) above, no patent license is 2.2. Contributor Grant.
Conditioned upon Your compliance with Section 3.1 below and
(a) under intellectual property rights (other than patent or
(b) under Patent Claims infringed by the making, using, or
(c) The licenses granted in Sections 2.2(a) and 2.2(b) are
(d) Notwithstanding Section 2.2(b) above, no patent license is 3. Distribution Obligations. 3.1. Availability of Source Code.
Any Covered Software that You distribute or otherwise make 3.2. Modifications.
The Modifications that You create or to which You contribute are 3.3. Required Notices.
You must include a notice in each of Your Modifications that 3.4. Application of Additional Terms.
You may not offer or impose any terms on any Covered Software in 3.5. Distribution of Executable Versions.
You may distribute the Executable form of the Covered Software 3.6. Larger Works.
You may create a Larger Work by combining Covered Software with 4. Versions of the License. 4.1. New Versions.
Sun Microsystems, Inc. is the initial license steward and may 4.2. Effect of New Versions.
You may always continue to use, distribute or otherwise make the 4.3. Modified Versions.
When You are an Initial Developer and You want to create a new 5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY.
COVERED SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LICENSE ON AN "AS IS" 6. TERMINATION.
6.1. This License and the rights granted hereunder will terminate
6.2. If You assert a patent infringement claim (excluding
6.3. If You assert a patent infringement claim against Participant
6.4. In the event of termination under Sections 6.1 or 6.2 above, 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER TORT 8. U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS.
The Covered Software is a "commercial item," as that term is 9. MISCELLANEOUS.
This License represents the complete agreement concerning subject 10. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS.
As between Initial Developer and the Contributors, each party is
Sun: Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) | 29 comments (27 topical, 2 editorial, 3 hidden)
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