Wireshark-dev: Re: [Wireshark-dev] [PATCH] plugins/rdm: Update to ANSI E1.20-2006
From: Jaap Keuter <jaap.keuter@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 21:07:58 +0200 (CEST)
On Sat, 14 Oct 2006, Shaun Jackman wrote:

> Hello Japp,
>
> On 10/14/06, Jaap Keuter <jaap.keuter@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Some remarks:
> > 1. The patch doesn't apply cleanly to the HEAD
>
> Grumble. I'll re-diff.

Ok.

>
> > 2. Please keep the original Wireshark (C) in place and the GPL clause
> > intact.
>
> I removed the section of the licensing information that gave the
> address of the FSF. The address is incorrect. The FSF is now located
> on Franklin St. This text is for informational purposes only and does
> not affect the license. It's also prone to becoming incorrect should
> the FSF move again.

Well, I make you a deal. I've update the README.developer code template,
so it becomes a copy-paste action again.

> I removed the Gerald Combs copyright statement because I do not
> believe any of the material in that file was authored by Gerald Combs.
> If I'm wrong, please point out which line(s) were authored by Gerald
> Combs.

Well, it's a recognition of the fact that the PROGRAM is (C) Gerald. The
(C) on the SOURCE FILE at hand can be yours. Since the source file isn't a
program by itself, but a part of the program, it's just friendly to put
Geralds (C) in there.

> > 3. Now that it became an ANSI standard it's time to move this plugin to
> > the regular dissectors.
>
> Okay. Will do.

Cool.

> Thanks very much for your comments. Cheers,
> Shaun
>

Regards,
Jaap