anticipate the inevitable network failures that accompany being physically
  disconnected from the network, and adjust it's behavior accordingly.

  It is more than simply understanding that m2 cannot go and check for the
  latest version of some snapshot artifact. If m2 is offline, SCM operations
  cannot succeed; no artifact downloads can take place, regardless of whether

    Software with files containing Modifications, in each case including
    portions thereof.

    1.4. "Executable" means the Covered Software in any form other than
    Source Code.

    1.5. "Initial Developer" means the individual or entity that first
    makes Original Software available under this License.

    1.6. "Larger Work" means a work which combines Covered Software or

  the copyright license set forth in this Agreement.

  e) Notwithstanding the terms of any Secondary License, no
  Contributor makes additional grants to any Recipient (other than
  those set forth in this Agreement) as a result of such Recipient's
  receipt of the Program under the terms of a Secondary License
  (if permitted under the terms of Section 3).

3. REQUIREMENTS