On Thu, Sep 11, 2003 at 03:25:01PM -0400, Johan Sundström, Lysator @ Pike developers forum wrote:
To date we have not asked anyone to sign any papers, nor suggested any change, that I know of. Or, put more directly: what are you talking about?
you are saying that you assume the terms to be agreed upon without actually putting it into writing?
i am suggesting that puts you onto very weak ground. you will actually have to proove that the contributor knew and agreed to the conditions. thats a lot easier to do if it is in writing.
i am quite sure something as drastic as sighning over copyright would not have any stand in court otherwise.
the FSF does require the signover in writing and signed. and i assumed you would make it no different.
greetings, martin.