voici ce que j'ai trouver sur Yast. //www.toolinux.com/linforum/trolls/add_troll.htm?newsId=2961&trollId=3580
On ne dit pas libre mais OpenSource !! Dire qu'une distribution n'est pas libre ne veut rien dire. C'est une traduction hasardeuse du terme OpenSource.
Commençons par le début : On peut affirmer que SuSE n'est pas entièrement GPL car l'outil Yast est sous License SuSe. Encore faut-il avoir lu cette license pour pouvoir juger si Yast est OpenSource ou non.
C'est ce que t'invites à faire et pour te faciliter la tâche, je la joins ci-dessous :
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The object of this licence is the YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) program, the name YaST, together with SuSE Linux, the Linux Distribution of SuSE Linux AG, all programme derived from YaST and all works or names derived in full or in part thereof together with the use, application, archiving, reproduction and passing on of YaST, all programs derived from YaST and all works derived in full or in part thereof. The YaST program and all sources is the intellectual property of SuSE Linux AG within the meaning of the Copyright Law. The name YaST is a registered trademark of SuSE Linux AG. In the following SuSE Linux AG is the licensor and every user or processor of YaST or works derived in full or in part thereof, together with every person who reproduces, distributes or archives YaST or SuSE Linux, is the licensee of SuSE Linux AG.
The following licence terms are recognised as a result of the processing, use, application, archiving reproduction and dissemination of YaST.
Only this licence gives the Licensee the right to use reproduce, to distribute or to amend YaST or works derived from it. These actions are forbidden by the copyright act, if this licence is not recognised. If this licence is recognised and complied with in full, it is also valid even without the written consent of the Licensee.
Usage
YaST and SuSE Linux may be used for personal and commercial purposes if the copyright and licence terms of the installed packages and programmes are observed. The use of YaST, even if a modified version is used, does NOT exempt in particular the Licensee from the duty to take due care with regard to the licence terms of the packages or programmes installed through YaST or works based on it.
Processing
All programmes derived from YaST and all works derived from it in full or parts thereof are to be filled on the opening screen with the clear information "Modified Version". Moreover the operator give his name on the opening screen, stating that SuSE Linux AG is not providing any support for the "Modified Version" and is excluded from any liability whatsoever. Every amendment to the sources which are not conducted by SuSE Linux AG are deemed to be a "Modified Version". The Licensee is entitled to change his copy from the sources of YaST, whereby a work based on the YaST programme is created, provided that the following conditions are satisfied.
Every amendment must have a note in the source with date and operator. The amended sources must be made available for the user in accordance with section 3) together with the unamended licence.
The Licensee is obliged to make all work distributed by him which is derived as a whole or in part from YaST or parts of YaST to third parties as a whole under the terms of this licence without royalties.
The amendment of this licence by a Licensee, even in part, is forbidden.
SuSE Linux AG reserves the right to accept parts or all amendments of a modified version of YaST into the official version of YaST free of charge. The Licensee has no bearing on this.
Dissemination
It is forbidden to reproduce or distribute data carriers which have been reproduced without authorisation for payment without the prior written consent of SuSE Linux AG or SuSE Linux. Distribution of the YaST programme, its sources, whether amended or unamended in full or in part thereof, and the works derived thereof for a charge require the prior written consent of SuSE Linux AG.
All programmes derived from YaST, and all works derived thereof as a whole or parts thereof may only be disseminated with the amended sources and this licence in accordance with 2b). Making YaST or works derived thereof available free of charge together with SuSE Linux on FTP Servers and mailboxes is permitted if the licences on the software are observed.
Guarantee
No guarantee whatsoever is given for YaST or for works derived from it and SuSE Linux. The SuSE Linux AG guarantee only covers fault-free data carriers.
SuSE Linux AG will provide YaST and SuSE Linux "AS IT IS" without any guarantee whatever that it is fit for a specific purpose or use. In particular SuSE is not liable for lost profit, savings not made, or damages from the claims lodged by third parties against the Licensee. SuSE Linux AG is not liable either for other direct or indirect consequential losses, in particular not for the loss or production of recorded data.
The observance of the respective licences and copyrights of the installed software is incumbent solely upon the user of YaST and SuSE Linux.
Rights
No other rights to YaST or to SuSE Linux are granted other than those negotiated in this licence. An infringement against this licence automatically terminates the rights of the Licensee. However the right of third parties who have received copies or rights under this licence from the Licensee, are not terminated as long as all parts of his licence are recognised and observed. If the Licensee is subject to conditions, or obligations as a result of a court judgement, patent terms, licence terms, or another reason, and these conditions or obligations contradict this licence as a whole or in part, the Licensee shall only be exempted in full or in part from this licence and its terms with the express prior written consent of SuSE, SuSE is entitled to withhold its consent without giving reasons.
Additional restrictions
If the distribution or use of YaST and SuSE Linux or parts of SuSE Linux is restricted in a state either by patents or by interfaces protected by copyright, SuSE Linux AG can specify an explicit geographic restriction of the distribution of YaST and SuSE Linux or parts of SuSE Linux, in which these states are fully or partially excluded from distribution. In such a case this licence includes the whole or partial restriction as if it was written down in this licence.
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Ce que je constate effectivement, c'est que Yast n'est pas sous licence GPL. Mais je remarques aussi que :"Only this licence gives the Licensee the right to use reproduce, to distribute or to amend YaST or works derived from it" On peut donc copier, distribuer et modifier YAST. Pour l'avoir vérifié, je confirmes que les sources sont fournies et disponibles en téléchargement sur les miroirs SuSE dont le site de Tuwien.
Au même titre qu'il existe plusieurs License Opensource dont la GPL, la Bsd, la NPL etc..; il existe la SuSE.
Et j'affirme que cette distribution est Opensource au sens premier du terme; au même titre que OpenBsd, FreeBsd et NetBsd sont des distributions OpenSource mais non GPL car sous licence Bsd. Sont-elles pour toi non libres ?? [fixed][/fixed]