It has been pointed out to me that one problem Tracker may run into is legal issues with linking directly to the RPMs at livna.org. I've been thinking about ways to nip potential legal issues in the bud and am looking at two possible solutions. Option 1: It would be relatively easy to have the "download" links for packages from Extras-NonUs repositories point to a page explaining that because Tracker is hosted in the US, it cannot provide links to the software in question. It can then include instructions on adding the relevant repo to the user's apt/yum sources and installing the package that way. Option 2: Some have suggested hosting Tracker outside of the US. One problem I see with this is the fact that Tracker relies heavily on optimizations in mysql 4.x which, because of licensing issues, is still not easily available on Fedora. In order for Tracker to run well, the hosting system would have to install Mysql 4.x. Not a big deal, but it does entail extra work for the system's admin. I don't know if it's appropriate to ask for such things on this list, but let's just say that in order for option 2 to to be viable I would first need some international volunteers =;). I'm leaning toward option 1 for now, if only to save myself the trouble of migrating everything. Opinions and legal details (my knowledge of the issue basically boils down to "DMCA BAD! ROAR!") are, as always, appreciated. --Brad
