maemo.org Bugzilla – Bug 12415
Missing source code of osso-backup
Last modified: 2014-03-08 10:25:22 UTC
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SOFTWARE VERSION: (Settings > General > About product) EXACT STEPS LEADING TO PROBLEM: (Explain in detail what you do (e.g. tap on OK) and what you see (e.g. message Connection Failed appears)) 1. 2. 3. EXPECTED OUTCOME: ACTUAL OUTCOME: REPRODUCIBILITY: (always, less than 1/10, 5/10, 9/10) EXTRA SOFTWARE INSTALLED: OTHER COMMENTS: Backup application is in armel deb package osso-backup and there is no source code of this package. In this deb package is copyright file where is written that license of backup application in GPL. See file: /usr/share/doc/osso-backup/copyright === Copyright (c) 2005 Nokia Corporation. osso-backup is licensed under the terms of the GNU GPL. === So of osso-backup is under GPL, could Nokia release source code of Backup application?
Pali browsed repository.maemo.org and found source code of old version (maemo maemo 4.0) here: http://repository.maemo.org/pool/bora/free/source/osso-backup_1.4.4-2.tar.gz Still, source code for Maemo 5 version is missing, or we don't know where to find it. Of course, file stating, that package is GPL'ed was found inside Maemo's 5 version. Please note, that it's not request to change license, but bug about missing source for already GPL'ed thing.
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Source code could also serve as documentation to satisfy bug 6250.
Has anyone tried using the official source code request mechanism, as detailed in the manual? A bug report may be easier, and it might work, but it's not the mechanism which is *guaranteed* to.
N900's manual (english version) clearly states, that main way to obtain source code is via maemo.org - then, requesting it from Nokia directly is only alternative step. So, bug report is 100% approriate here. /Estel
Quoting from the N900 manual: "Open source software notice This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are provided to you in the product. You may obtain the source code of the relevant free and open source software at http://www.maemo.org/. Alternatively, Nokia offers to provide such source code to you on a CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution, such as the cost of media, shipping and handling, upon written request to Nokia at: Maemo Source Code Requests Nokia Corporation P.O.Box 407 FI-00045 Nokia Group Finland This offer is valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of the distribution of this product by Nokia." (In reply to comment #5) > N900's manual (english version) clearly states, that main way to obtain source > code is via maemo.org > So, bug report is 100% approriate here. The manual says www.maemo.org. That this also includes bugs.maemo.org is your personal interpretation. (Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.)
I'm not saying, that bugs.maemo.org is place, where code should be available every day (?!). I'm saying, that source code of this very package isn't available via maemo.org. Also, Pali requested source code for all open components, and received them on DVD's. Still, it was dump of everything that is available via maemo.org - code for package in question *wasn't* available as well. Seriously, gentleman's, it's perfect candidate for valid bug report, and I don't see any reason why you're trying to convince anyone, that bug submitter haven't tried "proper way". Can we focus on resolving it, instead? /Estel
(In reply to comment #7) > I'm not saying, that bugs.maemo.org is place And nobody stated that you said. > Seriously, gentleman's, it's perfect candidate for valid bug report, Sure you can try. However basically nobody takes a look at bugs.maemo.org anymore nowadays (or better: nearly nobody that you would want to talk to about this problem), and that's why Andrew mentioned another way that might have more success.
Consider my suggestion an *alternative* then, if - for example - the bug report didn't go anywhere (for whatever reason). That the DVD didn't include everything is worrying, and I'd write back asking for specific sources of things which weren't present.
That's good point, and for sure we'll try this way. Anyway, it's a pity that "no one is looking at bugs anymore" - it seems like failing to maintain responsibilities. But of course, i understand, that You're just stating facts. As for this particular bug, I've mailed Qgil about it, at the very moment, when my first comment here was made. I hope, that Nokia's contact within Maemo Community is also appropriate person to be bugged about this bug. /Estel
Assigning to me. I already forwarded Pali's email to the best contacts inside Nokia to know what is the situation and what can we do. Sorry, I was only aware of this bug after Pali's email. Not saying that notices didn't reach my mailbox before. It's just that... Thank you for your understanding. I'm hoping to give you an answer soon.
No problem Quim, and I'm sure everything will went back into correct track now :)
Has there been any progress on this? Over a year has passed and there hasn't been any talk on this bug report? Do you know what the status is Quim?