Logo License
Proposal-0002
Date
April 6, 1999
Proposer
Wichert Akkerman [leader@debian.org]
Seconds
Unnecessary
Text
It is proposed that the Developers of Debian vote between a single logo license and a dual logo license set in accordance with the General Resolution Procedure.
1. SINGLE logo license
Debian shall adopt one logo that anyone can use under
the following license:
Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest
this logo or a modified version may be used by anyone to
refer to the Debian project, but does not indicate
endorsement by the project.
Pros: simple, no hassles with multiple
licenses
Cons: we cannot distinguish products which we feel
are more official or that deserve some official promotion
except by using a special title.
2. DUAL logo licenses
Debian shall adopt two logos. One, designated
liberal, can be used under the following license:
Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest
this logo or a modified version may be used by anyone to
refer to the Debian project, but does not indicate
endorsement by the project.
Another, designated official, can be used under
the following license:
Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest
I. This logo may only be used if:
a) the product it is used for is made using a documented
procedure as published on www.debian.org (for example
official CD-creation)
or
b) official approval is given by Debian for its use in
this purpose
II. may be used if an official part of debian (decided using
the rules in I) is part of the complete product, if it is
made clear that only this part is officially approved
III. We reserve the right to revoke a license for a product
Pros: allows us to distinguish officially sanctioned
things while still allowing everyone to use another
Debian logo
Cons: two logos might become confusing or
complicated.
Quorum
With 497 developers, Q=22.29 making a quorum of 67
Minimum Discussion
Wichert Akkerman can call for vote anytime after April 13th.
Ballot
ballot@vote.debian.org
Subject = logo1
Forum
Discussion will be held on the debian-vote list.
