Packaging Request #3109
[cutefish-wallpapers] Add older free version, Was: Proprietary package
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Description
The license of the package is incorrectly listed as the generic "GPL" whilst on its repository the correct information is listed: licensed under the proprietary Unsplash License.
History
Updated by telur over 2 years ago
looks like generic gpl to me, maybe should be consulted with gpl expert or fsf license compliance lab.
the license status is still on debate
https://wpandlegalstuff.com/unsplash-gpl-compatibility-concern-red-herring/
Updated by gap over 2 years ago
Unsplash deliberately chose to switch from CC0 to this new license for the purpose of stamping out competition with an anti-competitive license, which states unacceptable usage restrictions, so AFAICT it must be nonfree, otherwise they would have wasted their time.
Updated by avalos over 2 years ago
According to the link (https://unsplash.com/license), you can't sell Unsplash licensed photos without significant modifications, which by itself makes them nonfree. It also prohibits compiling photos from Unsplash to replicate a similar or competing service, which makes it even less free.
Updated by gap over 2 years ago
Bump: the only required action is for the package to be blacklisted, but I can't because I (presumably) don't have commit access.
Updated by GNUtoo about 2 years ago
- Status changed from unconfirmed to open
- Subject changed from [cutefish-wallpapers] Proprietary package to [cutefish-wallpapers] Add older free version, Was: Proprietary package
- Tracker changed from Freedom Issue to Packaging Request
Hi,
I've added it to the blacklist.
Since it may have been free before, I'm moving it to Packaging requests.