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diff --git a/licenses/dlj-1.1 b/licenses/dlj-1.1 new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..7a243b80699b --- /dev/null +++ b/licenses/dlj-1.1 @@ -0,0 +1,657 @@ + 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. "Software" means the code identified above in binary + form, any other machine readable materials including, but not + limited to, libraries, source files, header files, and data files), + any updates or error corrections provided by Sun, and any user + manuals, programming guides and other documentation provided to you + by Sun under this Agreement, and any subsequent versions that Sun + makes available to you hereunder. "Operating System" means any + version of the Linux or OpenSolaris operating systems that manages + the hardware resources of a general purpose desktop or server + computer and shares these resources with various software programs + that run on top of it. "Programs" means Java technology applets and + applications intended to run on the Java Platform Standard Edition + (Java SE platform) platform on Java-enabled general purpose desktop + computers and servers. + +2. License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this + Agreement, as well as the restrictions and exceptions set forth in + the Software README file, Sun grants you a non-exclusive, + non-transferable, royalty-free limited license to reproduce and use + the Software internally, complete and unmodified, for the sole + purposes of running Programs and designing, developing and testing + Programs. Sun also grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, + royalty-free limited license to reproduce and distribute the + Software, directly or indirectly through your licensees, + distributors, resellers, or OEMs, electronically or in physical + form or pre-installed with your Operating System on a general + purpose desktop computer or server, provided that: (a) the Software + and any proprietary legends or notices are complete and unmodified; + (b) the Software is distributed with your Operating System, and + such distribution is solely for the purposes of running Programs + under the control of your Operating System and designing, + developing and testing Programs to be run under the control of your + Operating System; (c) you do not combine, configure or distribute + the Software to run in conjunction with any additional software + that implements the same or similar functionality or APIs as the + Software; (d) you do not remove or modify any included license + agreement or impede or prevent it from displaying and requiring + acceptance; (e) you only distribute the Software subject to this + license agreement; and (f) you agree to defend and indemnify Sun + and its licensors from and against any damages, costs, liabilities, + settlement amounts and/or expenses (including attorneys' fees) + incurred in connection with any claim, lawsuit or action by any + third party that arises or results from (i) the use or distribution + of your Operating System, or any part thereof, in any manner, or + (ii) your use or distribution of the Software in violation of the + terms of this Agreement or applicable law. You shall not be + obligated under Section 2(f)(i) if such claim would not have + occurred but for a modification made to your Operating System by + someone not under your direction or control, and you were in + compliance with all other terms of this Agreement. If the Software + README file permits certain files to be replaced or omitted from + your distribution, then any such replacement(s) or omission(s) + shall not be considered a breach of Section 2(a). + +3. RESTRICTIONS. Software is copyrighted and title to Software and + all associated intellectual property rights is retained by Sun + and/or its licensors. Unless enforcement is prohibited by + applicable law, you may not modify, decompile, or reverse engineer + Software. You may not create, modify, or change the behavior of, + or authorize your licensees, distributors, resellers, OEMs, or end + users (collectively, "Licensees") to create, modify, or change the + behavior of, classes, interfaces, or subpackages that are in any + way identified as "java", "javax", "sun" or similar convention as + specified by Sun in any naming convention designation. You + acknowledge that Licensed Software is not designed or intended for + use in the design, construction, operation or maintenance of any + nuclear facility. Sun Microsystems, Inc. disclaims any express or + implied warranty of fitness for such uses. + +4. COMPATIBILITY. If you exercise the license in Section 2, and Sun + or a licensee of the Software (under section 4(b)) notifies you + that there are compatibility issues (as determined by the + applicable Technology Compatibility Kit) caused by the interaction + of the Software with your Operating System, then within ninety + (90) days you must either: (a) modify the Operating System in a + way that resolves the compatibility issue (as determined by Sun) + and make a patch or replacement version available to your + Licensees who have already received the version of your Operating + System that was the subject of the compatibility issue ("Your + Incompatible Operating System"); or (b) cease distributing the + Software and make commercially reasonable attempts to forward the + notification to your Licensees who have already received Your + Incompatible Operating System. + +5. Trademarks and Logos. No right, title or interest in or to any + trademark, service mark, logo or trade name of Sun or its + licensors is granted under this Agreement. You acknowledge and + agree that, as between you and Sun, Sun owns the SUN and JAVA + trademarks and all SUN and JAVA-related trademarks, service marks, + logos and other brand designations ("Sun Marks"), and you agree to + comply with the Sun Trademark and Logo Usage Requirements + currently located at http://www.sun.com/policies/trademarks. Any + use you make of the Sun Marks inures to Sun's benefit. + +6. LIMITED WARRANTY. If you received the Software directly from Sun + or its authorized resellers, Sun warrants to you that for a period + of ninety (90) days from delivery to you, the media on which + Software is furnished (if any) will be free of defects in + materials and workmanship under normal use. Except for the + foregoing, Software is provided "AS IS". Your exclusive remedy + and Sun's entire liability under this limited warranty will be + replacement of the Software media. This limited warranty gives + you specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from + state to state. + +7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. UNLESS SPECIFIED IN THIS AGREEMENT, ALL + EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, + INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A + PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO + THE EXTENT THAT THESE DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID. + +8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT WILL SUN OR ITS LICENSORS BE + LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR + PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS + AGREEMENT (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, USE, DATA, OR OTHER ECONOMIC + ADVANTAGE), NO MATTER WHAT THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF SUN HAS + BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event will + Sun's liability to you, whether in contract, tort (including + negligence), or otherwise, exceed the amount paid by you for the + Software under this Agreement. The foregoing limitations will + apply even if the above stated warranty fails of its essential + purpose. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or + consequential damages, so some of the terms above may not be + applicable to you. + +9. THIRD PARTY CODE. Additional copyright notices and license terms + applicable to portions of the Software are set forth in the + THIRDPARTYLICENSEREADME.txt file. In addition to any terms and + conditions of any third party opensource/freeware license + identified in the THIRDPARTYLICENSEREADME.txt file, the disclaimer + of warranty and limitation of liability provisions in paragraphs 7 + and 8 of this Agreement shall apply to all Software in this + distribution. + +10. Termination. This Agreement is effective until it is + terminated. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by + ceasing distribution of the Software. This Agreement will + terminate immediately without notice from Sun if you fail to + comply with any material provision herein. Either party may + terminate this Agreement immediately should any Software become, + or in either party's opinion be likely to become, the subject of a + claim of infringement of any intellectual property right. Upon + termination, you must destroy all copies and cease copying and + distribution of the Software. All of your obligations and any + applicable limitations on your rights and remedies under this + Agreement shall survive termination. + +11. SOURCE CODE. Software may contain source code that, unless + expressly licensed for other purposes, is provided solely for + reference purposes pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. + Source code may not be redistributed unless expressly provided for + in this Agreement. + +12. Export Regulations. All Software and technical data delivered + under this Agreement are subject to US export control laws and may + be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. + You acknowledge that you have the responsibility to obtain such + licenses to export, re-export, or import as may be required after + delivery to you. + +13. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. If Software is being acquired + by or on behalf of the U.S. Government or by a U.S. Government + prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier), then the + Government's rights in Software and accompanying documentation + will be only as set forth in this Agreement; this is in accordance + with 48 CFR 227.7201 through 227.7202-4 (for Department of Defense + (DOD) acquisitions) and with 48 CFR 2.101 and 12.212 (for non-DOD + acquisitions). + +14. MISCELLANEOUS. Any action related to this Agreement will be + governed by California law and controlling U.S. federal law. No + choice of law rules of any jurisdiction will apply. If any + provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, this + Agreement will remain in effect upon the parties' agreement to + revised terms that most nearly accomplish the same effect. This + Agreement is the entire agreement between you and Sun relating to + its subject matter. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous + oral or written communications, proposals, representations and + warranties and prevails over any conflicting or additional terms + of any quote, order, acknowledgment, or other communication + between the parties relating to its subject matter during the term + of this Agreement. No modification of this Agreement will be + binding, unless in writing and signed by an authorized + representative of each party. + +For inquiries please contact: Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, +Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A. + +DLJ v1.1 27APR2006ANS + + - - - - - end of DLJ License text - - - - - + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +******************************************************************************* +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + FAQ for the Operating System Distributor License for Java (DLJ) + +The purpose of this FAQ is to provide some insight into Sun's thoughts +in creating the Operating System Distributor License for Java. +Although the FAQ is not a legal document, it is designed to illustrate +the license terms through explanation and examples. This is a well +accepted way of helping non-lawyers attain some comfort with legal +language, which is crafted by attorneys to meet the arcane +requirements of statutes and judicial opinions. For example, +Creative Commons does a similar thing with its "Deeds," +(e.g. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ ) which are +human-readable summaries of the "Legal Code" +(e.g. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/legalcode ) and +and are accompanied by a legal disclaimer +( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/disclaimer-popup?lang=en-us ). + +If you think our FAQ is contradicted by the language in the license, +we'd like to hear from you so that we can consider revising the +license to clear up any confusion. Otherwise, we encourage you to +think of the FAQ as a series of guideposts designed to help you +understand and work with the license terms. Of course, if Sun clearly +says in an FAQ that it's okay to do something (and we haven't made a +blatant typographical error), we're not going to sue you -- even if +one could make a clever legal argument that the license doesn't permit +it. We believe in simplicity and transparency, and pledge to work +diligently with the community to achieve those objectives. + +Sun expects to periodically update this FAQ to better reflect the +concerns and questions of the developer community. You will find a +pointer to the latest version of this FAQ at: + https://jdk-distros.dev.java.net/developer.html + +1. What is the Operating System Distribution License for Java + (a.k.a. the "Distro License for Java" or DLJ)? + + The DLJ is a license created specifically for individuals and + communities who want to distribute Sun's binary Java Development + Kit (JDK) or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) with a Linux or + OpenSolaris Operating System (OS) distribution. + +2. Why is Sun releasing the DLJ? + + It's been difficult for developers who want to use Java SE + technology on a broad choice of Linux or OpenSolaris distributions + to easily obtain and use Sun's JDK or JRE. One issue has been the + redistribution terms of the Binary Code License (BCL) for Java SE + technology, which was never intended to license these bits for + general distribution with an Operating System. With this new + license, Sun is enabling the developer community to distribute our + binary JDK and JRE with distributions of Linux or OpenSolaris + operating systems, while still maintaining compatibility with the + Java Specifications. + +3. How do I become a "DLJ Licensee?" + + The DLJ is distributed by Sun as a "click-through license" in + special bundles available on java.net in the jdk-distros project + at https://jdk-distros.dev.java.net . These bundles contain the + same JDK software found in the standard Linux distribution bundles + and the Solaris bundles in the download area on java.sun.com + except that the LICENSE and README file are replaced by the DLJ + and a modified README file with matching terms. The README file + included in these bundles allows you to create JRE distributions + from the JDK bundles by following instructions in the file. + +4. What does the DLJ allow me to do? + + You can: + - Use the JDK on your OS to design, develop, test, and run Java programs. + - Repackage the JDK for use with your OS, within the limitations + spelled out in the README file. + - Distribute the JDK on any media, online, and preinstalled on + systems as a package with your OS. + - Distribute the JDK directly, or indirectly through your + licensees, distributors, resellers, OEMs, or downstream + recipients of your OS. + +5. When I exercise the license and distribute the JDK, does it become + part of my Operating System, or do I need to explicitly declare it + as part of my OS? + + No - the license grants you the right to distribute the JDK with + your Operating System, but it is still a separate piece of + software. You do not need to make the JDK part of what you define + as your OS when you exercise the license. All you need to do to + exercise the license is distribute the JDK with your OS. For + example, you could distribute the JDK bundles on a CD with your + OS, or in a package repository for your OS on your mirror + distribution sites. + +6. Can projects such as the JPackage Project exercise the DLJ? + + Sun recognizes and encourages the contributions of projects such + as the JPackage Project ( http://www.jpackage.org ) to the adoption + of Java technology on GNU/Linux OSs. Such projects are very + similar to the jdk-distros project that Sun has established, + providing recommendations for packaging Java technology with OS + distributions, but not actually distributing an OS. Anyone can + provide recommendations for packaging under the DLJ, but only + GNU/Linux and OpenSolaris OS distributors may exercise the DLJ and + ship the JDK, as the license requires that you ship the JDK + bundles with an OS. + +7. I distribute my OS online from multiple mirror sites. Does such a + multi-site online distribution model fit into the definition of + "online" under this license? + + Yes it does. Each mirror is, in essence, a downstream distributor + of the original OS bundles from the master site. Accordingly, the + mirror sites may distribute the JDK as part of these bundles, + under the terms and conditions of the DLJ. + +8. What are my obligations under this license? + + The license is the best reference for this. Some of the important + terms to consider are that you are required to: + - Keep all copyright and other notices intact. + - Distribute the entire JDK - no subsetting. Note - the README + file has the specifics of what you must distribute, and what can + be omitted. + - Use the JDK only to design, develop, test, and run Java programs + on your OS - you may not use it or parts of it for other + purposes. + - Present for acceptance any end user licenses that are part of + the JDK, if such licenses are included in the generic install + bundle provided to you for repackaging. + - Redistribute subject to the DLJ - so that downstream users and + distributors of the JDK are also subject to the DLJ's terms. + - Indemnify Sun against claims arising from your OS or your + violation of the DLJ (or any applicable law) Note that you are + not responsible for changes made to your OS distribution by + downstream users or distributors when such changes are out of + your control. + - Ship only a compatible JDK on your OS. If notified of an + incompatibility, you must correct it and offer a patch or + replacement to downstream recipients within 90 days, or stop + shipment and notify downstream recipients. + +9. What is the README file? Is it part of the license? Why not include + it with the rest of the license? + + The README file is explicitly called out in Section 2. License + Grant as a document that provides specific exceptions and + restrictions to what you may distribute, and should be considered + an adjunct to the license. The reason for keeping these details in + a separate file is simple: it allows us to adjust the technical + details of what constitutes the "Software" and what parts may be + redistributed separately or omitted from a distribution without + revising the license itself. This allows us to more quickly react + to clarify allowable modifications as additional distributions + package the JDK and discover modifications that are required to + ensure compatibility and quality. + + You will find a pointer to the latest version of the README at: + https://jdk-distros.dev.java.net/developer.html + +10. May I redistribute the src.zip file? + + This is one of the files listed in the README as being optional, + but redistributable, so yes. + +11. If I am working on alternative technology projects, will I be + "tainted" by the existence of the src.zip file on my system, or if + I open this file and examine its contents? + + No. The source in src.zip is licensed as a reference for running, + designing, developing and testing Java applications, and is an + integral and useful component of the JDK. Sun maintains that you + aren't tainted simply by having looked at this code, or having it + on your hard drive. + +12. How do I ensure that my package reproduces all the right copyright + notices and proprietary legends as required in Section 2(a)? + + If you make certain that any copyright notices and licenses for + the packaging are clearly separate from the notices for the Java + platform, you'll be fine. Just make sure you distribute all the + notices that are provided as part of the JDK bundles you are + repackaging. For example in the 1.5.0 bundles, the notices are in + the following files in the top level directory: + + COPYRIGHT + LICENSE + THIRDPARTYLICENSEREADME.txt + + These files are the copyright notice for the JRE or JDK packages, + the license terms (DLJ) for the JRE or JDK packages and the + copyright notices and license terms for the THIRD PARTY CODE, + respectively. + +13. Can I use the JDK to develop programs that can be run anywhere, + or only for my OS? Section 2(b) seems to say I can't use the JDK + for developing arbitrary Java language applications. + + The license allows you and your users to run Java programs from + any source, and develop Java programs for any platform. If you + distribute the JDK under this license, you must distribute it with + your OS, and for the purpose of running and developing Java + programs on your OS. The DLJ does not give you the right to + distribute a "naked" version of the JDK without your OS. The + purpose of the language in 2(b) is to require that you include + your OS, and to use the JDK only for its normal intended purpose + of running and developing Java programs. + +14. Does this license prevent me shipping any alternative technologies + in my OS distribution? + + The DLJ does not restrict you from shipping any other technologies + you choose to include in your distribution. However, you can't use + pieces of the JDK configured in conjunction with any alternative + technologies to create hybrid implementations, or mingle the code + from the JDK with non-JDK components of any kind so that they run + together. It is of course perfectly OK to ship programs or + libraries that use the JDK. Because this question has caused + confusion in the past, we want to make this absolutely clear: + except for these limitations on combining technologies, there is + nothing in the DLJ intended to prevent you from shipping + alternative technologies with your OS distribution. + +15. So, can I ship Eclipse, or other language implementations like + Perl or Python? + + Sun can't give you permission to ship these technologies. Only the + lawful owners and licensors of those technologies can do that. The + DLJ doesn't prohibit you from shipping them or from running them. + +16. 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 - - - - - |