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diff --git a/licenses/vim b/licenses/vim index 07827621c30b..5dcfd6d49f48 100644 --- a/licenses/vim +++ b/licenses/vim @@ -1,132 +1,126 @@ -This is the Vim editor license. +License details for VIM Editor: -README.txt for version 6.1 of Vim: Vi IMproved. +*uganda.txt* For Vim version 6.1. Last change: 2002 Feb 04 -WHAT IS VIM + VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar -Vim is an almost compatible version of the UNIX editor Vi. Many new features -have been added: multi-level undo, syntax highlighting, command line history, -on-line help, filename completion, block operations, etc. There is also a -Graphical User Interface (GUI) available. See "runtime/doc/vi_diff.txt" for -differences with Vi. - -This editor is very useful for editing programs and other plain ASCII files. -All commands are given with normal keyboard characters, so those who can type -with ten fingers can work very fast. Additionally, function keys can be -defined by the user, and the mouse can be used. - -Vim currently runs under Amiga DOS, MS-DOS, MS-Windows 95/98/NT, Atari MiNT, -Macintosh, BeOS, VMS, RISC OS, OS/2 and almost all flavours of UNIX. -Porting to other systems should not be very difficult. - - -DISTRIBUTION - -There are separate distributions for Unix, PC, Amiga and some other systems. -This README.txt file comes with the runtime archive. It includes the -documentation, syntax files and other files that are used at runtime. To run -Vim you must get either one of the binary archives or a source archive. -Which one you need depends on the system you want to run it on and whether you -want or must compile it yourself. Check "http://vim.sf.net/download.php" for -an overview of currently available distributions. - - -DOCUMENTATION - -The best is to use ":help" in Vim. If you don't have an executable yet, read -"runtime/doc/help.txt". It contains pointers to the other documentation -files. The User Manual reads like a book and is recommended to learn to use -Vim. See ":help user-manual". - -The vim tutor is a one hour training course for beginners. Mostly it can be -started as "vimtutor". See ":help tutor" for more information. - - -COPYING + *uganda* *Uganda* *copying* *copyright* *license* +SUMMARY + *iccf* *ICCF* Vim is Charityware. You can use and copy it as much as you like, but you are -encouraged to make a donation to orphans in Uganda. Please read the file -"runtime/doc/uganda.txt" for details. - -There are no restrictions on distributing an unmodified copy of Vim. Parts of -Vim may also be distributed, but this text must always be included. You are -allowed to include executables that you made from the unmodified Vim sources, -your own usage examples and Vim scripts. - -If you distribute a modified version of Vim, you are encouraged to send the -maintainer a copy, including the source code. Or make it available to the -maintainer through ftp; let him know where it can be found. If the number of -changes is small (e.g., a modified Makefile) e-mailing the diffs will do. -When the maintainer asks for it (in any way) you must make your changes, -including source code, available to him. - -The maintainer reserves the right to include any changes in the official -version of Vim. This is negotiable. You are not allowed to distribute a -modified version of Vim when you are not willing to make the source code -available to the maintainer. - -The current maintainer is Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>. If this changes, it -will be announced in appropriate places (most likely www.vim.org and -comp.editors). When it is completely impossible to contact the maintainer, -the obligation to send him modified source code ceases. - -It is not allowed to remove these restrictions from the distribution of the -Vim sources or parts of it. These restrictions may also be used for previous -Vim releases instead of the text that was included with it. - - -INFORMATION - -The latest news about Vim can be found on the Vim home page: - http://vim.sf.org/ - -If you have problems, have a look at the Vim FAQ: - http://www.vim.org/faq/ - -Send bug reports to: - Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org> - -There are four mailing lists for Vim: -<vim@vim.org> - For discussions about using existing versions of Vim: Useful mappings, - questions, answers, where to get a specific version, etc. - Archive: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vim -<vim-dev@vim.org> - For discussions about changing Vim: New features, porting, beta-test - versions, etc. - Archive: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vimdev -<vim-announce@vim.org> - Announcements about new versions of Vim; also beta-test versions and - ports to different systems. - Archive: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vimannounce -<vim-multibyte@vim.org> - For discussions about using and improving the multi-byte aspects of - Vim: XIM, Hangul, fontset, etc. - Archive: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vim-multibyte -<vim-mac@vim.org> - For discussions about using and improving Vim on the Macintosh. - Archive: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vim-mac - -See "http://www.vim.org/mail.html" - -NOTE: -- You can only send messages to these lists if you have subscribed! -- You need to send the messages from the same location as where you subscribed - from (to avoid spam mail). -- Maximum message size is 40000 characters. - -If you want to join a maillist, send a message to - <vim-help@vim.org> -Make sure that your "From:" address is correct. Then the list server will -send you a help message. - - -MAIN AUTHOR - -Send any other comments, patches, pizza and suggestions to: - - Bram Moolenaar E-mail: Bram@vim.org - Clematisstraat 30 - 5925 BE Venlo Tel: +31 77 3872340 - The Netherlands Fax/voice-mail: +31 84 8508509 +encouraged to make a donation for needy children in Uganda. Please see |kcc| +below or visit the ICCF web site, available at these mirrors: + + http://iccf-holland.org/ + http://www.vim.org/iccf/ + http://www.iccf.nl/ + +The Open Publication License applies to the Vim documentation, see +|manual-copyright|. + +=== begin of license === + +VIM LICENSE + +I) There are no restrictions on distributing unmodified copies of Vim except + that they must include this license text. You can also distribute + unmodified parts of Vim, likewise unrestricted except that they must + include this license text. You are also allowed to include executables + that you made from the unmodified Vim sources, plus your own usage + examples and Vim scripts. + +II) It is allowed to distribute a modified (or extended) version of Vim, + including executables and/or source code, when the following four + conditions are met: + 1) This license text must be included unmodified. + 2) The modified Vim must be distributed in one of the following five ways: + a) If you make changes to Vim yourself, you must clearly describe in + the distribution how to contact you. When the maintainer asks you + (in any way) for a copy of the modified Vim you distributed, you + must make your changes, including source code, available to the + maintainer without fee. The maintainer reserves the right to + include your changes in the official version of Vim. What the + maintainer will do with your changes and under what license they + will be distributed is negotiable. If there has been no negotiation + then this license, or a later version, also applies to your changes. + The current maintainer is Bram Moolenaar <Bram@vim.org>. If this + changes it will be announced in appropriate places (most likely + vim.sf.net, www.vim.org and/or comp.editors). When it is completely + impossible to contact the maintainer, the obligation to send him + your changes ceases. Once the maintainer has confirmed that he has + received your changes they will not have to be sent again. + b) If you have received a modified Vim that was distributed as + mentioned under a) you are allowed to further distribute it + unmodified, as mentioned at I). If you make additional changes the + text under a) applies to those changes. + c) Provide all the changes, including source code, with every copy of + the modified Vim you distribute. This may be done in the form of a + context diff. You can choose what license to use for new code you + add. The changes and their license must not restrict others from + making their own changes to the official version of Vim. + d) When you have a modified Vim which includes changes as mentioned + under c), you can distribute it without the source code for the + changes if the following three conditions are met: + - The license that applies to the changes permits you to distribute + the changes to the Vim maintainer without fee or restriction, and + permits the Vim maintainer to include the changes in the official + version of Vim without fee or restriction. + - You keep the changes for at least three years after last + distributing the corresponding modified Vim. When the maintainer + or someone who you distributed the modified Vim to asks you (in + any way) for the changes within this period, you must make them + available to him. + - You clearly describe in the distribution how to contact you. This + contact information must remain valid for at least three years + after last distributing the corresponding modified Vim, or as long + as possible. + e) When the GNU General Public License (GPL) applies to the changes, + you can distribute the modified Vim under the GNU GPL version 2 or + any later version. + 3) A message must be added, at least in the output of the ":version" + command and in the intro screen, such that the user of the modified Vim + is able to see that it was modified. When distributing as mentioned + under 2)e) adding the message is only required for as far as this does + not conflict with the license used for the changes. + 4) The contact information as required under 2)a) and 2)d) must not be + removed or changed, except that the person himself can make + corrections. + +III) If you distribute a modified version of Vim, you are encouraged to use + the Vim license for your changes and make them available to the + maintainer, including the source code. The preferred way to do this is + by e-mail or by uploading the files to a server and e-mailing the URL. + If the number of changes is small (e.g., a modified Makefile) e-mailing a + context diff will do. The e-mail address to be used is + <maintainer@vim.org> + +IV) It is not allowed to remove this license from the distribution of the Vim + sources, parts of it or from a modified version. You may use this + license for previous Vim releases instead of the license that they came + with, at your option. + +=== end of license === + +Note: + +- If you are happy with Vim, please express that by reading the rest of this + file and consider helping needy children in Uganda. + +- According to Richard Stallman the Vim license is GNU GPL compatible. + A few minor changes have been made since he checked it, but that should not + make a difference. + +- If you link Vim with a library that goes under the GNU GPL, this limits + further distribution to the GNU GPL. Also when you didn't actually change + anything in Vim. + +- Once a change is included that goes under the GNU GPL, this forces all + further changes to also be made under the GNU GPL or a compatible license. + +- If you distribute a modified version of Vim, you can include your name and + contact information with the "--with-modified-by" configure argument or the + MODIFIED_BY define. + +============================================================================== |