| Re: [eclipse.org-planning-council] about.html requirements |
For starters...Really?! This seems odd/strange. I assume that it applies to manifest, configuration files, images, etc. Seems limiting, but I guess that size is an important consideration on devices (or is there some other technical reason).When compiling for android devices, dalvik requires that there be unique files across the jars The about.html is a convenient means to enforce the IP Policy [1]: Before any Content is placed in the Repository or made available for download or otherThe wording in the Guide to the Legal Documentation for Eclipse-Based Content [2] notwithstanding, we have some wiggle room here. Starting from an assumption that we must ensure that the terms are communicated, what do you recommend we do? This seems like it might be a general runtime issue that might be a good topic for discussion by the RT PMC. Wayne [1] http://www.eclipse.org/org/documents/Eclipse_IP_Policy.pdf [2] http://www.eclipse.org/legal/guidetolegaldoc.php On 05/29/2012 08:45 AM, Jesse McConnell wrote: I just got a reminder on our users list about the pain this about.html file requirement causes some of our users. I am bringing this up because I have seen the about.html file requirement crop up on the juno threads. When compiling for android devices, dalvik requires that there be unique files across the jars and when you start pulling in a couple of eclipse jetty jar files with those about.html files it breaks their build. To combat that some of our users have had to resort to cracking open our jars and removing that about.html file. We do distribute an aggregate source jar that can work in most instances (I believe) but using the aggregates is not typically where people start out and this is a poor user experience. (and yes, jetty does run on android phones :) So I am curious, how firm is this about.html file requirement and does it make sense anymore in today's day and age? jesse -- jesse mcconnell jesse.mcconnell@xxxxxxxxx _______________________________________________ eclipse.org-planning-council mailing list eclipse.org-planning-council@xxxxxxxxxxx https://dev.eclipse.org/mailman/listinfo/eclipse.org-planning-council IMPORTANT: Membership in this list is generated by processes internal to the Eclipse Foundation. To be permanently removed from this list, you must contact emo@xxxxxxxxxxx to request removal. |