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Developer's Corner / Re: Cross-platform Coders Editor
« on: January 30, 2009, 01:34 AM »
*puts fire extinguisher next to chair*
What about emacs?
What about emacs?
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This is a Debian-specific vulnerability which does not affect other operating systems which are not based on Debian. However, other systems can be indirectly affected if weak keys are imported into them.
It is important for administrators to note that even if they replace and upgrade the OpenSSL package they must recreate and replace any keys or certificates generated by the broken OpenSSL kit.
The position stated in the GPL FAQ is correct. After careful review with
our attorneys, we concluded that the installer was a separate work from the
GPLed program it installs. As a result, it is not a derivative work
subject to the GPL's terms. You have our sincerest apologies for the
earlier confusion.-Licensing Compliance Engineer
> I was unable to find any information about this subject on your page,
> so I am hoping you can help clear up what the rules are.
>
> The question is: Is it legal to distribute files covered by the GPL in
> a self-extracting archive or installer, if the stub is not GPL'ed?
No.-GPL Compliance Engineer