-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Castaline [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 3:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [users] Is this site allowed to sell OOo?

web kracked wrote:
> That is weird
>
> someone  got the idea of using the web site of
>
> WWW.www-openoffice.com
>
> and then dropping the "WWW." part
>
> It looks like the company boxes (or do they) it and adds a anti virus 
> program
> that I never heard of.  Neat idea, but not for the people that have
> a fast internet connection or are willing to let the computer work
> all night using dialup.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gabe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 8:17 AM
> Subject: [users] Is this site allowed to sell OOo?
>
>
>> Hi, I stumbled across this site selling Open Office! (no packaging, 
>> just download)
>>
>> I didn't think they could do that so I thought I'd drop you all an 
>> email.
>>
>> The site:
>>
>> http://www-openoffice.com/index.php
>>
>> Gabe
>>
>>
>> ---------------------------------
>> For ideas on reducing your carbon footprint visit Yahoo! For Good 
>> this month.
>
>
>
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> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.5/990 - Release Date: 
> 9/4/2007 10:36 PM
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I think the anti-virus sftwe might be the Window$ version of ClamAV. At 
least I seem to remember a Winblow$ version being released. Could be 
wrong,, whatever just my .02...

They do have a link (in a very small font) to the source, and they do
mention that it is LGPL licensed. So, it appears they meet their legal
requirements.  However, I have little respect for someone charging $47
to download what is otherwise downloadable for free.  Not to mention the
sneaky domain name trick.  Legal, perhaps, but unethical in my book.

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