Hi Stuart,
I made a few tweaks and posted a copy of this here:
http://www.flightgear.org/flightprosim.html
Thanks for putting this all together!
Curt.
On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 11:45 AM, Stuart Buchanan wrote:
> On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Curtis Olson wrote:
> > Ok, Stuart and Martin make a fair point. Lets move forward with putting
> > something onto the main FlightGear page. Stuart, you mentioned a faq you
> > had drafted?
> > Thanks,
> > Curt.
>
> Hi Curt,
>
> The latest version of the FAQ (v1.4) is below. This was agreed on this
> list back on 26 December, 2009, with a fair
> bit of discussion, so it should still be valid. It is probably worth
> updating it with the other names of FPS (FlightPro Simulator)
>
> Amusingly, while some of the statements were time specific (new
> release in the new year...), they mostly still apply.
>
> There is a version on the wiki, but it has since been modified by
> various people to something more emotional and prejorative,
> which nicely illustrates the point Martin and I were making :)
>
> -Stuart
>
>
> FlightGear Flight Pro Sim Statement (v1.4):
>
> As many people will be aware, there is a new flight simulator product
> that is being widely and actively
> marketed at the moment - Flight Pro Sim. As it is almost entirely
> based on FlightGear, there is
> some confusion between the two. To help provide some clarity, and answer
> some
> common questions, we (the core FlightGear development team) felt it
> was appropriate to make a statement, and provide a FAQ.
>
> FlightGear is an open-source flight simulator that was started in
> 1996. It is released under
> the GNU General Public License v2, and as such, it is free to use,
> modify and distribute with few restrictions. It has been
> developed with the collaboration of a large number of individuals over
> the last 12 years. FlightGear can
> be downloaded at no cost from http://www.flightgear.org.
>
> Flight Pro Sim is a commercial product very heavily based on FlightGear.
> Investigation by a number of the FlightGear developers has found no
> difference between this and the
> FlightGear v1.9.1 release other than a change of name. Flight Pro Sim
> is in no way endorsed or supported by the core FlightGear development team.
>
> Given the similarities between Flight Pro Sim and FlightGear, we would
> recommend that prospective buyers download
> FlightGear for free and satisfy themselves that Flight Pro Sim
> provides worthwhile value for money before purchasing it.
>
> FAQ:
>
> Q: What is the difference between FlightGear and Flight Pro Sim?
> A: As far as we have been able to make out, the only difference
> between FlightGear v1.9.1 and Flight Pro Sim is a change in
> name throughout the software, and the fact that you have to pay for it.
>
> Q: Is it legal for the makers of Flight Pro Sim to simply re-brand
> FlightGear ?
> A: Under the GNU GPL v2 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html),
> this is legal, provided that they distribute the
> source code (or make it available). We do not know if this is the case or
> not.
>
> Q: Is it legal to sell a copy of FlightGear, whether re-branded or not ?
> A: Yes, provided the seller is in compliance with a number of
> conditions detailed in the GPL. In
> fact, those interested in receiving a DVD containing FlightGear may do
> so through
> the main FlightGear website, and directly contribute to the project
> (though they may
> want to wait for the upcoming release in the new year).
>
> Q: Has Flight Pro Sim paid any money to FlightGear for the rights to
> the program ?
> A: No. No such payment is required, as FlightGear is GPL software.
>
> Q: Why do the FlightGear developers allow this ?
> A: The freedom to modify and enhance FlightGear is a core part of the
> project, and of open-source
> in general. Restricting the modifications that are allowed and what
> people can do with the software
> goes against that ethos.
>
> Q: Is there any relationship between the makers of Flight Pro Sim and
> the FlightGear Project?
> A: No.
>
> Q: Has Flight Pro Sim contributed to the FlightGear project at all ?
> A: No.
>
> Q: I have purchased Flight Pro Sim. Can I get a refund ?
> A: That is something you will have to take up with the distributors of
> Flight Pro Sim.
>
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