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diff --git a/licenses/dlj-1.1 b/licenses/dlj-1.1 deleted file mode 100644 index b54f383a42dc..000000000000 --- a/licenses/dlj-1.1 +++ /dev/null @@ -1,657 +0,0 @@ - Operating System Distributor License for Java version 1.1 - -SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. ("SUN") IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE JAVA PLATFORM -STANDARD EDITION DEVELOPER KIT ("JDK" - THE "SOFTWARE") TO YOU ONLY -UPON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS -LICENSE AGREEMENT (THE "AGREEMENT"). PLEASE READ THE AGREEMENT -CAREFULLY. BY INSTALLING, USING, OR DISTRIBUTING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU -ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT. - -1. DEFINITIONS. 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If some program in my OS specifies the option -Xbootclasspath to - the java command, is that considered a breach of Section 2(c)? - - We realize there is some confusion about this because the - documentation for the java command at - http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/tooldocs/solaris/java.html - makes specific mention of the Binary Code License (BCL). The - intent of Section 2(c) is not to restrict what end user programs - do with command line options but rather to ensure that the Sun - Java platform is not used to create hybrid implementations with - alternate technologies, or mingle the JDK code with alternate - technologies so they run together. - -17. What do you mean by "Present for acceptance end user licenses" - (from #8 above)? Do I have to create a click-through license - display when a user first installs or runs the JDK? Must my users - accept the license? - - Your users must agree to the license terms for the JDK before - installing it. While you aren't required to show the DLJ on first - use or installation, you must inform them that the JDK is licensed - software and that they must agree to the license before using - it. A click-through mechanism is the preferred way to do this, but - at a minimum you must present the license by some appropriate - means for acceptance. For example, your OS download procedure - could show the user a page that informs him or her that software - packages included in the download may contain software licenses to - which the user must agree before installation, and allow the user - to review them before download. - - You can leverage your distribution's packaging technology to - ensure that the license terms have been accepted. For instance, on - Debian and derivative distributions, you could configure the - package so that if the debconf key for accepting the DLJ has not - been pre-accepted, the installation will be canceled if the - license cannot be presented. The point of presenting the license - is that an individual, corporation, non-profit or entity which - will be an end user of the JRE or JDK has had a chance to review - and agree to the DLJ. If the user or administrator pre-accepts - the key for DLJ agreement on behalf of herself or her group then - it is perfectly acceptable to silently install Sun Java on one or - many computers. This is an excellent example of how you can - leverage packaging infrastructure to comply with the terms of the - DLJ in ways that are convenient and expected for your users. - -18. How do I redistribute the JDK in my OS, so that downstream - recipients are subject to the DLJ? Do I need to do anything - special? - - Nothing special - just be sure to include the license in your JDK - bundle, and inform your downstream recipients that the JDK is - subject to the license when they download or install it. - -19. What obligations do I assume when I receive the JDK as part of an - OS distribution, and then turn around and redistribute it, even if - I don't change a thing? - - When you redistribute the JDK under the DLJ, you are subject to - its terms. This means that you are granted the rights described in - the license (provided you remain in compliance with the license - terms) and assume its obligations, including compatibility - requirements and indemnification. It doesn't matter whether you - change the distribution you receive or not. When you redistribute, - you do so under the terms of the DLJ. - -20. Why does Sun ask for indemnification? What indemnification am I - providing to Sun? I'm concerned that I will be held responsible - for things over which I have no control. - - Simply put, Sun requires indemnification to limit its exposure for - issues that are not Sun's fault. If your conduct or your OS - causes a problem that results in a third-party claim, then Sun - expects you to take responsibility for it. Note that you are not - indemnifying Sun against claims that are a result of something in - Sun's code. You also are not indemnifying Sun against claims due - to changes that a downstream distributor has made to your OS. - - Since downstream distributors must redistribute the JDK under the - terms of the DLJ, they are the ones providing indemnification to - Sun for the changes they've made to your OS - which is now their - OS for the purposes of this license. - -21. What do you mean by "compatible"? - - "Compatible" has a very specific meaning for Java technology, and - in this license. Specifically, a "Compatible" Implementation" is - an implementation of the Java SE technology specification that - meets the requirements of the Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK)., - i.e., the compliance tests, tools and documentation which allows - you to establish whether a particular implementation completely - and correctly implements the Java SE Specification on a specific - host platform. - -22. Am I required to run the TCK before I distribute the software? - - No, this license does not require that you run the TCK. - -23. How do I learn more about the TCK? - - There is a "read-only" version of the Java SE TCK available at - https://jck.dev.java.net which you can look at to better - understand the compatibility requirements. The license for this - is for evaluation purposes only. - -24. How do I verify compatibility when I don't have the TCK? - - The DLJ is a binary redistribution license, for a binary that has - been verified on Sun's supported OS platforms (see - http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/system-configurations.html ). - However, it is possible that the combination of Sun's JDK with - your OS distribution could break compatibility. The jdk-distros - project was created as a place for Linux, OpenSolaris, and Java - developers to cooperate on creating new packaging for the JDK, - solving problems including compatibility issues, and as a - clearinghouse for best practices, tips and tricks, examples, and - solutions to common issues. This project includes helpful guides - to potential problems with compatibility based on Sun's experience - in creating JDK bundles for supported OS versions. You can use - this guide to help you discover potential problems before you - distribute the JDK with your OS. - -25. I'd like to test my OS distribution's compatibility. How do I - obtain the TCK? - - The TCK is available under a usage license that includes some - support, and which may be purchased from Sun. - - If you are a qualified not-for-profit organization, you may be - eligible to obtain the TCK under a scholarship. You can find more - information about this program and request a scholarship - application at: http://java.sun.com/scholarship/ - - There is a "read-only" version of the Java SE TCK available at - http://jck.dev.java.net which you can look at to better understand - the compatibility requirements. The license for this is for - evaluation purposes only and while it does not allow you to run - the TCK, it may be helpful in your understanding of its - requirements. - -26. What happens if my OS does not behave compatibly with the JDK? - - Sun provides JDK bundles which have been qualified as compatible - on several common Linux distributions and on - Solaris. Incompatibility problems will typically be the result of - variations between your OS and common distributions. Accordingly - you should fix any problems you are aware of in your OS before - distributing the software. The JDK must behave in a compatible - manner when running on your OS. - -27. If I'm aware of problems, can I document them for my users - and ship anyway? - - No, you must fix the problems before distributing the software. It - is worth noting however, that you may document supported and - unsupported platform configurations such as specific web browsers, - OS versions, or hardware devices. - -28. What if a problem comes up after I distribute the software? - - If Sun becomes aware of a compatibility problem with the JDK - software on your OS distribution and notifies you about it, then - you must fix the problem and offer a patch or new version to your - downstream users and distributors, or stop distributing the - software within 90 days of being notified. If you stop - distributing the software, you must also make reasonable attempts - to notify your users, and anyone who might have downloaded your OS - distribution. Once your downstream users are notified, they must - make the same choice (i.e. fix the problem or stop - using/distributing the software) - - Remember, you are always allowed to discontinue distribution of - the JDK and make a reasonable attempt to notify your downstream - users and distributors. For example you can stop shipping Sun Java - by removing it from the list of currently available software for - your OS. Sun will consider a stop-ship action to be a suitable - remedy for any compatibility problems. If at some future time you - are able to fix the problem, you can resume distribution of the - JDK under the terms of the DLJ. - -29. If I decide to stop-ship, must I remove the JDK from archived and - compatible distribution bundles as well? - - No, archived bundles can contain the JDK as long as there are no - compatibility issues. Removing the JDK from your active - distribution should be sufficient. For instance, on Debian and - derivative operating systems, you could remove the Sun Java - packages from the tag database so that users can no longer install - them using the conventional method (e.g. apt-get install - sun-java5-jre). - -30. What does Section 12, Export Regulations, mean? - - As a U.S. company, Sun is obligated to comply with U.S. export - regulations --as well as the regulations of other countries where - it does business or ships to. One way we comply with this - obligation is to bring these laws and regulations to your - attention. Ultimately you are responsible for ensuring that your - use and distribution of the Software is in accordance with export - regulations, as well as any other applicable laws. - -31. May I use the Java logo to show that I'm including the JDK in my - OS distribution? What may I do with Java logos? - - No, you may not use the logo, as the right to use the logo is - based on acquiring a TCK license and passing the TCK. You may - state that you include the JDK as part of your description of your - distribution. This license does not grant any right to use any Sun - mark or logo. - -32. What notification must I give Sun before distributing the JDK? - - You are not required to notify Sun, or register. You might find it - useful however to post something in the jdk-distros project forums - so that others interested in similar OS distributions to yours can - share their experiences with you and you can collaborate with them - on common issues and solutions. - -33. Who can I contact if I have additional questions or comments? - - You can send questions related to the DLJ to DLJfeedback@sun.com - and/or post comments on the jdk-distros project forums on - java.net, at http://forums.java.net/jive/forum.jspa?forumID=94 . - -DLJ FAQ v1.2 - - - - - - - end of DLJ FAQ text - - - - - |