java-native-access / java-native-access/jna
License issues in jna/native/libffi
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Description
Hi, using your component I've performed a license scan an noticed that several files in jna/native/libffi come with a GPL, either 2.0 or 3.0. See the accompanying export from the license scanner. Could these files be replaced so copyleft is not triggered for the rest of the repo when distributing?
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Research direction
Start by reviewing the files under jna/native/libffi and the attached jna_GPL export to identify the GPL-licensed components. Determine suitable replacements that avoid triggering copyleft for the rest of the repository, then verify the resulting tree with a license scan showing those GPL files are no longer present.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100