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<p>‎<span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Additional reading: </span> corrected link</span></p> <table class='diff diff-contentalign-left'> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr valign='top'> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black;">Revision as of 20:35, 19 July 2012</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 43:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 43:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>==Additional reading==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>==Additional reading==</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>* Directory TOS: [http://extensions.joomla.org/tos<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">|TOS</del>: Extensions and Forks]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>* Directory TOS: [http://extensions.joomla.org/tos : Extensions and Forks]</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>* FAQ: [[Extensions_and_GPL|Extensions and GPL]]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"><div>* FAQ: [[Extensions_and_GPL|Extensions and GPL]]</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;"></td></tr> </table>

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<p>New page: {{RightTOC}}&quot;In software engineering, a project fork happens when developers take a legal copy of source code from one software package and start independent development on it, creating a ...</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{RightTOC}}&quot;In software engineering, a project fork happens when developers take a legal copy of source code from one software package and start independent development on it, creating a distinct piece of software.&quot;&lt;ref&gt;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fork_(software_development)&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> We support the original project developer whenever possible to maintain the integrity of the listings and also support developers who are building and innovating on the Joomla platform.<br /> <br /> To have a forked project listed in the JED it must meet additional requirements over original extension:<br /> <br /> <br /> ==General requirements==<br /> An extension that is derived from another extension will only be listed under the following conditions<br /> # '''License permission''': the original extension license allows this or the current developer of the original extension has specifically authorized it if the license does not.<br /> # '''Separated project''': it is very clear that this is a separate project (e.g. extension is renamed and have a new version scheme).<br /> # '''Intent to develop and support''': forked project must exhibit an intent to develop and support the new product.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Copyright notices==<br /> Forked project must respect copyright law<br /> * '''Acknowledgment''': the original copyright holder must be noted in the code files based on the original<br /> ** The XML installer file must include a comment on the original extension name<br /> <br /> Its considered a good practice to provide a link to the original extension URL<br /> <br /> <br /> == Forked extension name ==<br /> The extension name needs to be changed so it is very clear that this is a separate project<br /> * '''New name''': the forked extension cannot include the original name<br /> ** We do not allow forked projects by new developers to build on the name of the original developer without permission.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Version structure==<br /> * '''Separated paths''': development of the extension follows it's own path, and will not be based on the original extension updates after listing.<br /> * '''Unique version structure''': version numbering must clearly indicate a new project.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Protection of the original listing==<br /> If the original extension is listed on the Joomla! Extensions Directory:<br /> * '''Time protection''': the fork will only be considered for listing if the original extension has been listed for more than 3 months The fork will only be considered for listing if the original extension has been listed for more than 3 months.<br /> * '''Significant change''': forked project must represent a significant code improvement, either in features or security and structure.<br /> ** The amount of functionality to be added is determined on a case by case basis and is at the sole discretion of the Joomla! Extensions Directory team and Open Source Matters.<br /> <br /> <br /> Its considered a good practice to link to the original extension in the JED description<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Additional reading==<br /> Directory TOS: [http://extensions.joomla.org/tos|TOS: Extensions and Forks]<br /> FAQ: [[Extensions_and_GPL|Extensions and GPL]]<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:JED]] [[Category:Licence]]</div>

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