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COMMON DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION LICENSE (CDDL) Version 1.1 1. Definitions. 1.1. “Contributor” means each individual or entity that creates or contributes to the creation of Modifications. 1.2. “Contributor Version” means the combination of the Original Software, prior Modifications used by a Contributor (if any), and the Modifications made by that particular Contributor. 1.3. “Covered Software” means (a) the Original Software, or (b) Modifications, or (c) the combination of files containing Original Software with files containing Modifications, in each case including portions thereof. 1.4. “Executable” means the Covered Software in any form other than Source Code. 1.5. ...
Copyright (c) 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. This file and the 14 PostScript(R) AFM files it accompanies may be used, copied, and distributed for any purpose and without charge, with or without modification, provided that all copyright notices are retained; that the AFM files are not distributed without this file; that all modifications to this file or any of the AFM files are prominently noted in the modified file(s); and that this paragraph is not modified. Adobe Systems has no responsibility or obligation to support the use of the AFM files.
Simple Machines License (SMF 1.0 and 1.1) Definitions 1. This Package is defined as all of the files within any archive file or any group of files released in conjunction by Simple Machines, Simple Machines, or a derived or modified work based on such files. 2. A Modification, or a Mod, is defined as instructions, to be performed manually or in an automated manner, that alter any part of this Package. 3. A Modified Package is defined as this Package or a derivative of it with one or more Modification applied to it. 4. Distribution is defined as allowing one or more other people to in any way download or receive a copy of this Package, a Modified Package, or a derivative of this Package. 5. The Software is def...
This file is part of ecfonts version 1.0 Copyright notice to the ec fonts (c) Copyright 1995, 1996, 1997, 2012 J"org Knappen, Mainz (c) Copyright 1990, 1992 Norbert Schwarz, Ruhr-Universit"at Bochum C O P Y R I G H T (2012) This distribution is copyright 1990--2012 Norbert Schwarz and Joerg Knappen. WARRANTY There is NO WARRANTY for the ec fonts, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Except when otherwise stated in writing, the authors provides the program `as is' without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program is with you. S...
THE ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM IS PROVIDED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS COMMON PUBLIC LICENSE ("AGREEMENT"). ANY USE, REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROGRAM CONSTITUTES RECIPIENT'S ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. 1. DEFINITIONS "Contribution" means: a) in the case of the initial Contributor, the initial code and documentation distributed under this Agreement, and b) in the case of each subsequent Contributor: i) changes to the Program, and ii) additions to the Program; where such changes and/or additions to the Program originate from and are distributed by that particular Contributor. A Contribution 'originates' from a Contributor if it was added to the Program by such Contribu...