Debian Package: licenscing question

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3-5 days
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Issue type
Documentation
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Active
Tech stack
python
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Start by locating the payload binaries in the repository and checking any accompanying license or source information. Determine their origin and whether corresponding source code exists; the issue does not name specific files or establish those facts. Done means clarifying the payload licensing and, if possible, adding distribution licensing information that addresses Debian packaging concerns.

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Description

Hello,

I am currently working on trying to get mtkclient into an official debian package. however there are concerns about whether the payload binaries will be allowed to be packaged under the DFSG, and i was hoping you could provide some clarification:

  1. Where did the payload binaries come from? are they sourced from someone else? or did you make them?
  2. Is there corresponding source code for the binaries?
  3. Would it be possible to add a distribution licensing information for these binary payloads?

Thanks. hopefully if we can get this sorted out it will make installing & using mtkclient a lot easier for people on debian based systems.

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