On Wed, 23 Dec 2015 16:01:30 +0100
FRIGN <dev_AT_frign.de> wrote:
> On Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:54:17 +0100
> Mattias Andrée <maandree_AT_kth.se> wrote:
>
> > I would argue you not to use public domain because
> > of its legal status. In most non-English speaking
> > countries you cannot release something as public
> > domain. This means that contributors from such
> > countries cannot contribute code under the same
> > "license" as the project already uses, if it is
> > public domain. You should also be aware that you
> > have to explicitly state the license. I know, its
> > annoying.
>
> I second this.
>
> Keep in mind that public domain in some legislations
> is equal to "all rights reserved".
> Just publish the stuff under the ISC license, it
> comes very close to public domain.
Isn't "all rights reserved" an outdated requirement,
in some jurisdictions to put on copyright notices to
signify that it is a copyright notice so that it has
any legal effect?
>
> Cheers
>
> FRIGN
>
Received on Wed Dec 23 2015 - 16:07:32 CET