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heresy
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 Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:03 am Post subject: definition of Freeware License? |
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i noticed that embedding command line tools to autohotkey script does magic
but i'm curious of Freeware License.
some of them stated about embedding. some are not.
does Freeware License meant to be 'No Restriction even embedding to your own program' if they didn't stated it clearly? |
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m^2
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:10 am Post subject: |
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"Freeware" means just that you don't want money (or anything else) for your product. It's nothing about right to distribute it (embedded or not).
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heresy
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:50 am Post subject: |
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okay, Thanks for answer m^2
then what about GPL GNU? |
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m^2
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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| heresy wrote: | okay, Thanks for answer m^2
then what about GPL GNU? |
As fas as I understand it, you can do whatever you want to GPLed prog. as long as you provide all sources.
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Tuncay
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | As fas as I understand it, you can do whatever you want to GPLed prog. as long as you provide all sources. |
That is not fully correct.
The GNU GPL (GNU General Public License) says that the source code of that program must be available. Also, the program licensed under the GPL can be modified and republished by everyone, without changing the license text.
The problem about licensing is by mixing different type of licenses. If they are incompatible, then the license is not valid and the author violates the rules of these licenses.
There is a lesser strict form of that license, namely GNU Lesser General Public License.
For more information, look at their website: http://www.gnu.org/
edit: It does not say about how much the program and license have to cost.
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m^2
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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Yep. I like it too. IMO it's the only truly free software license.
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heresy
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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lol that's damn clear no confusing at all
i like this part of their FAq
| Quote: | By the way, with the WTFPL, can I also…
Oh but yes, of course you can.
But can I…
Yes you can.
Can…
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