Fred A. Miller wrote:
Terry wrote:
Fred A. Miller wrote:
NO, you don't. But, you can't charge for the software either. As
long as you include it FREE, and only charge for the 'puter, other
hardware, preloading, setup, and service, you're fine.
Fred
Why do you say that? My understanding is that vendors can charge for
the software.
NOT open source they can't....NOT the software its self. He can charge
for including OO softwear on the sytems, setup, support, etc.
Fred
Ok.
First, quoting from this page: http://distribution.openoffice.org/oem/
[quote]
How to distribute OpenOffice.org with your hardware
Please refer to the files page
<http://distribution.openoffice.org/files.html> for the latest
information on which files to distribute. Other than that, there are
only three obligations:
* Let us know by sending mail to [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>. Be sure to include which
languages and versions you are providing and describe any
modificiations or customizations.
* Join [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> for new releases,
updates, and other important information. Not a discussion list.
* You must place a disclaimer in your documentation that reads:
/These binaries (installable software) are in development.
They may not be fully stable and should be used with caution.
We make no claims about them./
[end quote]
Secondly, quoting from this page:
http://www.openoffice.org/licenses/lgpl_license.html
[quote]
When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom of use, not
price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you
have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for
this service if you wish) ....
[end quote]
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