Yes, I was trying to keep it simple, but perhaps, as you say, at the cost of some accuracy. :-)
Most laypeople’s understanding of what it means to sell software, in my experience, is to distribute it in binary form without offering the source, even upon request. This is what I meant to say was forbidden. — Sent from mobile, with due apologies for brevity and errors. > On Feb 9, 2022, at 2:10 AM, Daniel-Constantin Mierla <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > GPL software can be sold without problems, there is no restriction on selling > it, but the buyer can request the source code and it has to be provided > (afaik, source code delivery could also have a price, but not exceeding the > value of the binary form -- this remark must be validated with a lawyer). > Nobody else than the buyer has the rights to request the source code. > > Cheers, > Daniel > > On 08.02.22 21:36, Patrick Karton wrote: >> Thanks again Alex :). I will make further read about FOSS licensing. >> >> Using open source at large scale is relatively new for us. >> >> We have Law department so WE will discuss in more details about it. >> >> Thanks again. >> >> Le 8 févr. 2022 20:57, Alex Balashov <[email protected]> a écrit : >> Then you should not have any problem using SEMS as an input into commercial >> services. :-) As a general rule, open-source licensing is not concerned with >> _how_ you can use the software, only how you distribute it and/or any >> modifications you make to it. Think, for example, about something like >> Linux, which you are likely also using. You are free to use Linux to make >> money. >> >> However, it is surprising that you are not familiar with the GPL (GNU >> General Public Licence), since it is all but ubiquitous and probably the >> most popular open-source licence out there. I would take the time to >> research it, get familiar with its basic premises, and, of course, consult a >> lawyer if you have any truly esoteric questions. >> >> — Alex >> >> > On Feb 8, 2022, at 2:50 PM, Patrick Karton <[email protected]> >> > wrote: >> > >> > Thanks for explanation Alex. >> > >> > Im a service provider. >> > >> > Le 8 févr. 2022 20:14, Alex Balashov <[email protected]> a écrit : >> > You can Google the meaning of “per se” for a richer explanation, but it >> > means “as such” or “the thing itself”. :-) >> > >> > “Per se” in this context means that you cannot sell SEMS as a _software_ >> > product, because it is free software. >> > >> > Are you a service provider, or are you in the business of selling software >> > for service providers? >> > >> > > On Feb 8, 2022, at 12:37 PM, Patrick Karton <[email protected]> >> > > wrote: >> > > >> > > Hi Alex, >> > > >> > > Thank you very much for the response. >> > > >> > > i did not understand your last phrase "You may not, however, sell SEMS >> > > per se". what is per se ? >> > > >> > > as i said i only want to use the sems sbc module and eventually >> > > annoucement and ivr module. but thats all the functionnality i want from >> > > sems. >> > > >> > >> > -- >> > Alex Balashov | Principal | Evariste Systems LLC >> > >> > Tel: +1-706-510-6800 / +1-800-250-5920 (toll-free) >> > Web: http://www.evaristesys.com/, http://www.csrpswitch.com/ >> > >> > __________________________________________________________ >> > Kamailio - Users Mailing List - Non Commercial Discussions >> > * [email protected] >> > Important: keep the mailing list in the recipients, do not reply only to >> > the sender! >> > Edit mailing list options or unsubscribe: >> > * https://lists.kamailio.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sr-users >> > >> > >> > __________________________________________________________ >> > Kamailio - Users Mailing List - Non Commercial Discussions >> > * [email protected] >> > Important: keep the mailing list in the recipients, do not reply only to >> > the sender! >> > Edit mailing list options or unsubscribe: >> > * https://lists.kamailio.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sr-users >> >> -- >> Alex Balashov | Principal | Evariste Systems LLC >> >> Tel: +1-706-510-6800 / +1-800-250-5920 (toll-free) >> Web: http://www.evaristesys.com/, http://www.csrpswitch.com/ >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Kamailio - Users Mailing List - Non Commercial Discussions >> * [email protected] >> Important: keep the mailing list in the recipients, do not reply only to the >> sender! >> Edit mailing list options or unsubscribe: >> * https://lists.kamailio.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sr-users >> >> >> >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Kamailio - Users Mailing List - Non Commercial Discussions >> * [email protected] >> Important: keep the mailing list in the recipients, do not reply only to the >> sender! >> Edit mailing list options or unsubscribe: >> * https://lists.kamailio.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sr-users > -- > Daniel-Constantin Mierla -- www.asipto.com > www.twitter.com/miconda -- www.linkedin.com/in/miconda > Kamailio Advanced Training - Online > Feb 21-24, 2022 (America Timezone) > * https://www.asipto.com/sw/kamailio-advanced-training-online/ > __________________________________________________________ > Kamailio - Users Mailing List - Non Commercial Discussions > * [email protected] > Important: keep the mailing list in the recipients, do not reply only to the > sender! > Edit mailing list options or unsubscribe: > * https://lists.kamailio.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sr-users
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