pcre-static package does not contain license quotation in separate file nor the package depend on main pcre package. It's necessary to deliver COPYING and LICENCE files within pcre-static subpackage either to fulfill licensing guidelines.
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Technical note added. If any revisions are required, please edit the "Technical Notes" field accordingly. All revisions will be proofread by the Engineering Content Services team. New Contents: Cause Install pcre-static package. Consequence There is no pcre license text. Fix PCRE license text has been copied under /usr/share/doc/pcre-static-*/. Result pcre-static package delivers PCRE license text in /usr/share/doc/pcre-static-*/ directory.
Since the problem described in this bug report should be resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For information on the advisory, and where to find the updated files, follow the link below. If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2012-0445.html