Open Source software is not commercial software since the license agreement typically forbids selling it for money. The associated services may be sold however.
Some software like MySQL come in both Open Source and commercial versions, but it's two separate versions, not a "commercial Open Source" version. And I never used the term "free software". Any examples to the contrary ? Best regards/Med venlig hilsen Lars V. Nielsen GisPro, Denmark http://www.gispro.dk/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Uffe Kousgaard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 11:23 PM Subject: Re: MI-L Dot NET and the Future of MapInfo Applications From: "Lars V. Nielsen (GisPro)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Point of matter: In a current bid here in Denmark we're faced with a bid > demand, that you have to argue why you DON'T suggest using Open Source in > favor of (any) commercial software. Just a comment: Commercial software can easily be open source and free software can easily be closed source. These 2 things are not neccesarily connected. Regards Uffe --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 14616 --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 14618
