#645103 RFP: aspsms-t -- aspsms-t is an open source /*GPL*/ jabber2sms transport written in perl // http://github.com/micressor/aspsms-t

#645103#5
Date:
2011-10-12 14:42:06 UTC
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* Package name    : aspsms-t
  Version         : 1.3.0
  Upstream Author : Marco Balmer <marco@balmer.name>
* URL             : http://github.com/micressor/aspsms-t
* License         : GPL-2
  Programming Lang: Perl
  Description     : aspsms-t is a jabber/xmpp to sms transport

Which allows you to send sms messages over the jabber network through the
 gateway-system of aspsms.com.
 .
 A lot of networks are supported. Normal TextSMS messages usually costs 1
 aspsms Credit.
 .
 aspsms-t deliver very fast and will send you a jabber status message. A
 second message will receive,If your sms was successfully delivered to the
 mobile device.
 .
 * It supports simple text SMS with a maximum of 160 characters. If your message
   is >160 characters, aspsms-t will split it automatically in more than one
   part.
 * Support for Arabic and other oriental characters up to 87 characters each
   sms.
 * Delivery notification for each sms with a unique transaction number
 * It can set alphanumeric originator of every sms. This can be a mobile phone
   or a short text with a maximum of 11 characters.

#645103#10
Date:
2011-10-12 15:15:39 UTC
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To:
also sprach Marco Balmer <marco@balmer.name> [2011.10.12.1642 +0200]:

This is a non-free service. This means that the software will likely
have to go to contrib.

That is not true. In fact, text messages to most big network
providers (Swisscom, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Orange, O2, …)
usually cost between 1,5 and 3,0 credits, making them quite
expensive:

http://aspsms.de/instruction/prices.asp#terminationfees

… which will cost another 0,25 credits.

#645103#15
Date:
2011-10-12 15:23:10 UTC
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If tied to aspsms.com, I believe it should be targeted contrib, not
main.


Regards,

 - Jonas

#645103#20
Date:
2011-10-12 16:16:37 UTC
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aspsms-t uses completly free software and yes: It need an external service
to function. Still contrib?

aspsms-t uses the http interface of aspsms.com, which means: delivery
notification is free.

#645103#25
Date:
2012-02-10 13:51:27 UTC
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The URL you mention show that these files are aspsms.com properties.

What gives you the right to:
- download these files ?
- use these files in your program ?
- re-distribute these files ?

Unless these question are answered in a verifiable way, your package cannot be
uploaded in Debian (even in contrib)

All the best

Dominique
--
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#645103#30
Date:
2012-02-11 11:15:03 UTC
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Hi Dominique,

You're right. I am currently clarifying this with people of aspsms.com.
-Marco

#645103#35
Date:
2012-02-13 09:05:35 UTC
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Hi Dominique,

According to people of aspsms.com, this [1] documentation (chapter 8) shold
be enough to allow usage of fees.xml and networks.xml files.

[1] http://www.aspsms.com/xml/doc/xmlsvr191.pdf

If this does conflict with a policy of debian, let me know that I can handle this
issue with aspsms and find a solution.

#645103#44
Date:
2014-07-28 13:10:29 UTC
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retitle 645103 RFP: aspsms-t -- aspsms-t is an open source /*GPL*/ jabber2sms transport written in perl // http://github.com/micressor/aspsms-t
noowner 645103
tag 645103 - pending
thanks

Hi,

A long time ago, you expressed interest in packaging aspsms-t. Unfortunately,
it seems that it did not happen. In Debian, we try not to keep ITP bugs open
for a too long time, as it might cause other prospective maintainers to
refrain from packaging the software.

This is an automatic email to change the status of aspsms-t back from ITP
(Intent to Package) to RFP (Request for Package), because this bug hasn't seen
any activity during the last 15 months.

If you are still interested in packaging aspsms-t, please send a mail to
<control@bugs.debian.org> with:

 retitle 645103 ITP: aspsms-t -- aspsms-t is an open source /*GPL*/ jabber2sms transport written in perl // http://github.com/micressor/aspsms-t
 owner 645103 !
 thanks

It is also a good idea to document your progress on this ITP from time to
time, by mailing <645103@bugs.debian.org>.  If you need guidance on how to
package this software, please reply to this email, and/or contact the
debian-mentors@lists.debian.org mailing list.

Thank you for your interest in Debian,