jtd wrote: > On Sunday 12 July 2009, Rony wrote: > >> >> Again we are missing the simple question of copying an original CD. >> > > That is a wrong question, simply because there is an hidden question and > others are confusing the distro and it's licences with FLOSS and their > licences. And to add to the confusion, the interpretation of trademark, > copyright, installing and copying. > > In short the question is not as simple as it seems. >
The newbie simply wants to know if he/she can duplicate an original RHEL CD and use it for free of cost installations. > >> How >> can you copy a CD without certain contents. Then it is not a CD copy. >> When a user burns a CD using the 'copy CD' option in a burner how will >> he remove certain contents from the image? He is simply talking about a >> copy of the original, like true copy. That is not allowed and I'm sure >> you will agree with that. >> >> >>> Can I install on multiple machines >>> Yes. except the NonFLoss and the for service parts. >>> >> Since a copy of the original CD or the original CD itself contains >> embedded NonFLOSS parts, >> > > There is no embedded non floss part. If there is some closed stuff, the > licence has to pop up before installation. If it does not you are free to do > as you please. BTW there is a court ruling on this, including a judgement > that negates the "opening this pack means you agree" clause. > The license should be there. I believe that is what the OP spoke about. Its been some years since I had installed RHEL so I don't recollect it now. -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom. -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
