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Arch Linux Working To Affirm Its Package Sources Under A BSD Zero Clause License


Arch Linux package sources with its PKGBUILD files and similar have lacked carrying a clear license

Arch Linux package sources with its PKGBUILD files and similar have lacked carrying a clear license. This week Arch Linux developers are trying to reach out to all package contributors to affirm their support for acknowledging a BSD zero-clause license for their packaging files.In the event any contributors do not agree, they will try to find a solution -- including potentially the need to rewrite PKGBUILD files. More details for those interested in this ongoing work to certify all Arch Linux package sources under a zero-clause BSD license can be found via ArchLinux.org.

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