On Saturday 27 September 2008 05:46:47 pm Carlos E. R. wrote:
The Saturday 2008-09-27 at 09:42 +0200, Stephan Binner wrote:
On Saturday 27 September 2008 00:25:03 Carlos E. R. wrote:
In this case, I don't understand why I can download openSUSE and burn it, several copies, I assume, but I can not make a copy of the burned DVD for friends. Is it what it means non redistributable? I must be real thick :-)
Your use case is what is meant with *re*distributable. There are a few (maybe 3 to 5 of several thousand) packages on DVD like Adobe stuff and MP3 decoder that are not allowed to be redistributed and hence strictly adhered do not allow *you, mirrors or merchants* to make copies of the DVD.
From EULA You may make and use unlimited copies of the Software for Your distribution and use within Your Organization. You may make and distribute unlimited copies of the Software outside Your organization provided that: 1) You receive no consideration [1]; and, 2) you do not bundle or combine the Software with another offering (e.g., software, hardware, or service).
You could consider re-writing the EULA with a FAQ so that people understand it. I don't. Not you personally, I mean, but the lawyers at your company.
(I remember the original Borland license in the eighties... it was really easy to understand what we could or could not do.).
Once upon a time there was a world where everyone could understand contracts. Actually in that world software was modular and you would be able to take it apart and assemble the way you want, replacing original parts with performance components from aftermarket. [1] WordNet: consideration 5: a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone [syn: {retainer}] -- Regards, Rajko -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-factory+help@opensuse.org