Hi Janne,

I'm copying the incubator general list for feedback from others with  
more experience in ICLA vs. Software Grant...

On Oct 22, 2007, at 10:47 AM, Janne Jalkanen wrote:

>> Perhaps you can recap the status of the code. Was most of the code  
>> written by a small number of people? Were there a large number of  
>> substantial contributors at some point? Either a Software Grant or  
>> an ICLA would be appropriate once we understand the nature of the  
>> contributions.
>
> This reflects the current situation pretty accurately.  I've  
> contacted everyone, so I know how to find them.
>
> http://www.jspwiki.org/wiki/ApacheRelicensing
>
> If they don't want to sign an ICLA, a software grant is still  
> sufficient?

Yes. An ICLA covers current and future contributions, but if all they  
want is to grant rights and not contribute further, a Software Grant  
is fine. If they want to contribute in future, they can always submit  
an ICLA later.

Craig
>
> /Janne

Craig Russell
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