Re: Patch license update to developer's FAQ

Bruce Momjian wrote:
> Peter Eisentraut wrote:
>> Bruce Momjian wrote:
>>> I have added to the developer's FAQ that we don't want
>>> non-BSD-compatible licensed patches:
>> How frequently is this actually a problem?
> 
> I don't think it is common.  I didn't add that part, so if you also
> think it is rare, I will remove that distinction.  New text:
> 
>     <li>PostgreSQL is licensed under a BSD license.  By posting a patch
>     to the public PostgreSQL mailling lists, you are giving the PostgreSQL
>     Global Development Group the non-revokable right to distribute your
>     patch under the BSD license.  If the patch is not BSD-licensed, it
>     will be rejected.</li>

This is good, and it is really important that we add this to the signup
pages and welcome pages for -hackers and -patches.

Joshua D. Drake




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