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On 02/06/2013 10:40 AM, Sandy Walsh wrote:
> 
> 
>> On Tue, 2013-02-05 at 16:12 -0600, Anne Gentle wrote:
>>> After patching with some updates around the new year [1] [2] [3], and
>>> learning we needed more clarity around copyright statements in source code
>>> files, I got guidance from Lisa Miller, one of the Foundation's corporate
>>> attorneys.
>>>
>>> I've created a new wiki page with this guidance at:
>>> http://wiki.openstack.org/Documentation/Copyright
>>>
>>> Basically, when a new year rolls around, we don't need to update all
>>> copyrights. When you update or add a doc file, it's fine to add the year.
>>> Generally leave copyright statements in place, and add your own if you feel
>>> so led. 
> 
> Timely, we were just having this conversation internally.
> 
> How do I define what a "substantial" change is in source code when
> deciding whether to update the year or not?

Fun question. Luckily - it's a judgement call. AIUI (IANAL) the question
is the same as if the code contributed itself is copyrightable in its
own right. It might be related to code size - but I _think_ the easier
way to think about it is whether or not there is an actual thought in there.

Monty

PS. I can easily make a script which replaces all OpenStack LLC
references with OpenStack Foundation references ... should I?