Mailinglist Archive: opensuse-project (280 mails)

[Satoru Matsumoto <helios_reds@xxxxxxx>]

Naruhiko Ogasawara wrote:

> > I thought we have established that, to speak in your terms, you are sitting
> > in your kayak on dry land and the nearest river is 100km away.
> > Now because of the risk that you might slip, after your dry-kayaking
> > session, in the shower and drown in the pool around the plughole you stop
> > kayaking and rather do biking? Sorry I don't get it.
>
> Sorry I couldn't cover all of discussion, but if OWN's licensing
> issue is like as a dry-land kayaking, why Board / Novell can't
> handle this?  It's very easy, isn't it?

This issue has 2 elements. Some just concern whether we can be sued or
not, while others are worrying about whether we are really compliant or not.

Focusing the former element, most of you think that the possibility of
being sued in this case is extremely low. So do I. We may be claimed by
authors, but rarely sued as long as we respond sincerely to the claim.
I'm sure Naruhiko also is well aware of that.

But if I understand correctly, what actually disappointed him is the
stance of openSUSE project.

Each contributor has a possibility to violate some laws or licenses as a
result of her contribution and be claimed even if she is devoid of malice.

In such a case, will openSUSE project just say to her 'openSUSE has no
overall responsible persons. Just individuals that are responsible for
what they do.' instead of 'Don't worry. We, openSUSE project, will work
together to solve the trouble which you face.'?

Cool. I bet no one will take a needless risk anymore. How can people
believe that openSUSE is worthy enough to support?

What contributors really want is not a guarantee by the project, but a
feeling of ease or trust 'I'm not walking alone. When I face any
trouble, I'll be helped by others, as long as I help others when they
fase troubles.'

I really hope you will understand what I mean.

Best,

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