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contributor-guide: add License-Update tag

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https://www.openembedded.org/index.php?title=Commit_Patch_Message_Guidelines&oldid=10935#Describing_license_changes

(From yocto-docs rev: 0ff60e3b3da409acff9599b1d511520051db0d37)

Signed-off-by: Justin Bronder <jsbronder@cold-front.org>
Reviewed-by: Michael Opdenacker <michael.opdenacker@bootlin.com>
Signed-off-by: Steve Sakoman <steve@sakoman.com>
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Justin Bronder
2023-11-21 14:58:54 -05:00
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@@ -250,6 +250,18 @@ Recipes need to define both the :term:`LICENSE` and
correct string that you can substitute into the recipe file for a correct string that you can substitute into the recipe file for a
subsequent build. subsequent build.
License Updates
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When you change the :term:`LICENSE` or :term:`LIC_FILES_CHKSUM` in the recipe
you need to briefly explain the reason for the change via a ``License-Update:``
tag. Often it's quite trivial, such as::
License-Update: copyright years refreshed
Less often, the actual licensing terms themselves will have changed. If so, do
try to link to upstream making/justifying that decision.
Tips and Guidelines for Writing Recipes Tips and Guidelines for Writing Recipes
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