[needs-packaging] jHeidi

[Fred]

jHeidi is a free, open source client for MySQL

License: public domain

http://www.heidisql.com/jheidi/

[Fred (eldmannen+launchpad)]

Someone changed the license from "GNU General Public License" to "freeware".

HeidiSQL is under the GPL. So I was under the impression that jHeidi was so too. I am not sure if that is the case.

If jHeidi is not FOSS, then I would like to retract this request.

[freshinstall (mailroom)]

I am the creator of jHeidi and I corrected the "license". I have no interest in any kind of license for my code.
Why it should matter to someone who has no stake in my project is bizarre.
I appreciate the offer of packaging however, jHeidi runs nicely by unzipping and executing a shell script.

thx

[Fred (eldmannen+launchpad)]

So you mean that jHeidi is license-free software?
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/License-free_software

What freedoms do I have?

* Freedom 0: The freedom to run the program for any purpose.
* Freedom 1: The freedom to study and modify the program.
* Freedom 2: The freedom to copy the program so you can help your neighbor.
* Freedom 3: The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements to the public, so that the whole community benefits.

Ubuntu only allows free open source software.
Are there any restrictions in your software?

You might want to put jHeidi under a license like BSD, MIT or ISC licence. Or you could put it in the public domain if you don't like licenses.

[freshinstall (mailroom)]

Absolutely, the project is in the public domain. There are no restrictions.
I should have explained that in my response.

[Fred (eldmannen+launchpad)]

Then it would be more apprioprate to change License to 'public domain' instead of 'freeware'.

Freeware are usually proprietary closed-source software with restrictions that prevent you from modifying, disassembling, decompiling, etc.

Also, it would be good if you put on the website, that it is public domain. Because, now it is rather confusing..

[freshinstall (mailroom)]

Will do. Sorry for the confusion.

[Brian Murray (brian-murray)]

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