unRAR restriction: no re-creation of the RAR compression algorithm
Catalog row in Vendor License Evidence · Cited
- Kind
- Verbatim excerpt
- Excerpt
- "The unRAR sources cannot be used to re-create the RAR compression algorithm, which is proprietary. Distribution of modified unRAR sources in separate form or as a part of other software is permitted, provided that it is clearly stated in the documentation and source comments that the code may not be used to develop a RAR (WinRAR) compatible archiver."
- Locator
- License.txt, "unRAR license restriction"
- Applies to
- unRAR-derived code may not be used to re-create the proprietary RAR compression algorithm; modified unRAR sources must say so
- Supports rules
- Related programs