Re: [Savannah-hackers] savannah.gnu.org: submission of VMELinux Project

[Jaime E. Villate]

On Tue, Nov 27, 2001 at 02:08:28PM -0500, address@hidden wrote:
> 
> A package was submitted to savannah.gnu.org.
> This mail was sent to address@hidden, address@hidden
> 
> 
> John Huggins <address@hidden> described the package as follows:
> License: gpl
> Other License: 
> Package: VMELinux Project
> System name: vmelinux
> This package does NOT want to apply for inclusion in the GNU project
> 
> The VMELinux Project provides the linux kernel with a driver interface to a 
> PCI device which provides access to the VMEbus.  The device is the Tundra 
> Universe II PCI/VME bridge.  The popularity of the Universe device has meant 
> its design into many brands of VMEbus processor computers.  Long the realm of 
> proprietary operating systems, the VMEbus frequently does not require the 
> advanced features of software like PSOS, Qnx, Lynx and others.  Linux is a 
> reliable alternative for many VMEbus tasks and this project exists to provide 
> a simple way to connect Linux to the majority of VME processors available 
> today.
> 
> The VMELinux Project includes the Linux loadable module driver for the 
> Universe II device otherwise known as ca91c042.  In addition, various 
> utilities are available to gain access to the VMEbus from a shell prompt.  
> Example code is available for writing applications that communicate with the 
> driver via the device driver files.
> 
> The project currently exists and you can see it at http://www.vmelinux.org/

Your project has been approved in Savannah. However, there are a couple of
changes that you must make:
 1- Put a copyright notice in every C++ and shell script. Without them, your
    software is not really Free Software. Adding a copy of the GNU GPL is not
    enough. Please refer to the section "How to Apply These Terms to Your New
    Programs" at the end of the "GPL" file that you distribute with vmelinux.

 2- In the README files (under vmeshell/ and vmeutils/) please substitute
    "GNU FREE SOFTWARE" by "FREE SOFTWARE". Software that uses the GNU GPL is
    "Free Software" (furthermore, GPL compatible); becoming "GNU software"
    implies following some methodology used in the GNU project and filling up
    an application to join the GNU project. You can use the GNU GPL without
    having to go through that process. Of course, you are always welcome to
    submit your application to the GNU project, but you shouldn't label your
    software as "GNU software" before that application is approved.

Best regards,
Jaime Villate