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How, if at all, should `rustup` display the licence terms for Rust etc?

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Description

Should Rustup include license text and copyright notices for the Rust toolchain and its internal dependencies, to be installed alongside the binaries? Or do the binaries have command-line options to output this info? Should license info be displayed at install time also?

Related: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/67014

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Start by reviewing the issue's questions about installing or displaying license terms and the linked Rust issue 67014. Define the expected rustup behavior and completion criteria before identifying implementation entry points; the payload names no files or tests.

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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