Note about the license change from Apache to MIT

[marclaporte]

Re: #2054

[cvrebert]

I think "remove" sounds kinda harsh; maybe "replace" or "rewrite" instead?

[cvrebert]

The MIT License mention in CONTRIBUTING should be hyperlinked, like the ASLv2 was.

[cvrebert]

This would also be a logistical pain in the neck regarding dealing with outstanding pull requests that were opened before the switch.

[Flydiverny]

I suppose one way would be to have them all closed and resubmitted?

[marclaporte]

@cvrebert: OK for "replace" or "rewrite" -> done
@cvrebert: As for link to MIT: -> done
@cvrebert @Flydiverny : Yes, for existing pull requests and ongoing commits: it's a pain which is why we need to stop flow ASAP. Maybe just add a comment to each asking if it's OK that it be under MIT license?

[cvrebert]

I think the license switch would be at least a 2-step process (1. all new commits are under MIT; 2. relicense everything to MIT once we have all old committers' permission & any rewriting is complete), and these newer commits are mixing steps.

[cvrebert]

That, and Jesus don't do 1 commit per file.

[marclaporte]

@cvrebert Using the web interface, don't know how to package all in one commit via the web. Do you want me to cancel the PR and start over?

[rhodrykorb]

Made change to MIT from Apache on all (most) files #9094

[cvrebert]

Closing in favor of #9094.

[rhodrykorb]

Updated #9096