[SOLVED] Change original package or make a copy and install after changes?

[pmralbuquerque]

Hello,

I'm planning on using a modified version of SplashAbbout, respecting the proper credits and sending a copy to the author. Not many changes, just redisposing some elements and adding i18n.

What would be the correct way to do this?

• install the original package and change it;
• or make a copy of the package in my project folder, change it there and install afterwards.

I'm more inclined to the second, but...

Thanks in advance.

[mas steindorff]

on the wiki

License
SplashAbout is issued under an LGPL license. Use it as you wish; improve it as you will. (but please give credit)

so it looks to me you are free to do either.  If it were me, I would make a copy and add it to my project or to my common folder.  this way I have the original to compare with another download if it ever is updated.  you also keep track of your changes as well. then if you do wish to update from a new version, you have a "changes" pathway you can use as notes for your update.

[pmralbuquerque]

Great to hear, that is what I did, thank you for your time Mas

And thank you for reminding me to mark this solved.

Pedro