Re: Wireshark Windows installer no longer redistributable?

[Graham Bloice <graham.bloice () trihedral com>]

On Mon, 11 Mar 2019 at 18:25, Laurence Perkins <lperkins () openeye net> wrote:

> So I notice with version 3 that wireshark now bundles npcap instead of
> winpcap.  From a technical point of view this makes a lot of sense
> since npcap is actually maintained and has a better feature set.
>
> But I notice that the npcap license forbids redistribution without
> special dispensation.
>
> I notice also that npcap appears to be bundled into the Windows
> installer.
>
> I assume that since the Wireshark project is listed as having special
> exemption from the usage limit that you also have a private agreement
> allowing redistribution of the npcap installer.
>
> I notice, however, no mention of that agreement passing down to people
> who receive copies from you.
>
> Am I misreading something?  Is the installer actually downloading npcap
> from nmap.org and I'm just not catching it?  Is there going to be an
> installer version that's not redist-prohibited?  Most importantly, why
> do I find no mention of this possibly significant legal pitfall for
> end-users in the FAQ or in the mailing list history?  Even just a
> "don't worry, it's all taken care of" would be nice.
>
> LMP
FWIW, there is a small notice in the Developers Guide:
https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsdg_html_chunked/ChLibsPcap.html

-- 
Graham Bloice

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