Questions about using native vs implementing our own

[Dan Kegel]

Alexander Sørnes wrote:
>> > No, if native dlls are required then it's very helpful for users to know
>> > which ones, and it's even better if you provide download links to these
>> > dlls, by using sites such as www.dll-files.com or www.dll-downloads.com,
>> > or uploading your own somewhere.
>>
>> Helpful and better yes, but legal?
>
>I think so, because you are only linking to another webpage, and it is that
>webpage's responsibility to make sure the contents are legal.

I disagree.  The Wine project has to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.

I would discourage linking to any questionable download
sites for Microsoft files.  dll-files.com and dll-downloads.com seem
like bad places
to link, as they are clearly not obeying Microsoft's EULA.

Examples of ok sites include microsoft.com, tucows.com, and fileplanet.com.

It's probably best to only link to download sites in the US/UK/EU area,
too, as an extra precaution.
- Dan