On 05.06.2012 14:25, Joop Boonen wrote:

If a script is created that handles the download for them that needs to executed by the user, would that be allowed? Would an auto run of this script be allowed?

It depends. (First question: often yes. Second question: often no, I guess) Downloading something for private use is often perfectly legal while distributing the same is an issue. In this case, SUSE could officially advertise your script or even offer a streamlined click-through solution. An apropriate disclamer and notice of conditions needs to be acknowledged. Private use only in that example. Sometimes the mere existence of some software is an issue. E.g. it was designed for cracking a copy protection, or it is infringing strong patents. In that case, SUSE must may not want to encourage end users to download the software at all. Not even in a README.SUSE file. To gain insight about a specific case, please make a suggestion how you would want to improve functionality and or usability (e.g. script pulls warez) and discuss with the legal team. opensuse-bar@opensuse.org is low traffic. Post there. cheers, JW- -- o \ Juergen Weigert paint it green! __/ _=======.=======_ <V> | jw@suse.de back to ascii! __/ _---|____________\/ \ | 0911 74053-508 say #263A!__/ (____/ /\ (/) | _____________________________/ _/ \_ vim:set sw=2 wm=8 SUSE LINUX Products GmbH, GF: Jeff Hawn, J.Guild, F.Imendoerffer, HRB 16746 (AG Nuernberg), Maxfeldstrasse 5, 90409 Nuernberg, Germany SuSE. Supporting Linux since 1992. ☺ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-bar+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-bar+owner@opensuse.org