Not as weak as you might think. You can not check in code without either having cvs access or crack the system (which is illegal). We don't hand out access to people unless they agree to the discussed terms. Unlike FSF the Pike repository is subject to swedish law, and more importantly, swedish courts, and they are typically not interested in even a hearing unless you can demonstrate with hard facts that we would let you use our system without agreeing to our terms.
/ Martin Nilsson (ja till euro, nej till cent)
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2003-09-11 22:03: Subject: Re: IDA's policy on Pike contributions
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.
/ Brevbäraren