Updating the links in common types of licenses

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Updating the links in common types of licenses

#1 Post by lwc »

When adding/editing entries, there's a list of common types of licenses to choose form.
Some of them use links but http and not https.
Can you please fix this per the new standard nowadays?
Also, please fix it retroactively in the database.

But in addition: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html should be fixed to https://www.gnu.org/licenses/licenses.html#GPL
The former link assumes the software uses GPLv3 which is far from true, as many softwares still use GPLv2.
The latter link is better since it doesn't choose a specific version.

Thanks!
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#2 Post by billon »

lwc wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:23 pm When adding/editing entries
I am absolutely ok with it
lwc wrote: Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:23 pm should be fixed to
No it should not

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#3 Post by Midas »

I happen to disagree with my fellow Mod, as I think lwc's suggestions make perfect sense. :|

Let's see what others think...

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#4 Post by webfork »

The GPL bit makes sense. As the HTTP -> HTTPS might be problematic as it could break some links -- we have a lot of licenses listed and some may not support TLS. It might be doable but it's only something Andrew could execute on. I'll make sure he's aware.

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EDIT: The HTTPS Everywhere plugin will help auto-select for secure connections: https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere


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#6 Post by Andrew Lee »

Related entries in database updated.
URLs in edit screen also updated.

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#7 Post by Midas »

Thanks for the swift solution. 8)

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#8 Post by lwc »

Midas wrote: Wed Sep 18, 2019 4:27 am Thanks for the swift solution. 8)
Ditto!

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