[NTLUG:Discuss] Free -vs- GPL - dansguardian.org

[Kevin Hulse]

--- Richard Geoffrion <ntlug at rain4us.net> wrote:

> Reference links:
> http://dansguardian.org/?page=copyright2
> http://dansguardian.org/?page=buying
[deletia]
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> Question 1.  How does one resolve  the statement in
> snipet #1 with the
> comment about Debian redistributing Dansguardian?
> Doesn't snipet #1 preclude
> the inclusion of distributing DG in a unix-like
> distro?
> 
> Question 2.  How would a 'commercial' user use the
> product from their Debian
> distro without paying a license?  And why is it all
> of a sudden ok to use
> it....as long as they wait for Debian to update the
> package?  I thought it
> wasn't free for commercial use?
> 
> Question 3:  If I want to build my own Linux server
> distro...for
> installations on servers I build and sell to my
> customers.. what kind of
> licence if ANY do I need?  I read that a "solutions
> provider" license
> exists....but I yet..I don't seem to have the right
> to load it.
> 
> I have to say...this license is confusing.

It's either the GPL, or not. I don't think the FSF
takes kindly to bastardizations of the GPL. If this 
is the case, these guys mebbe should expect a call 
from Mr. Moglen ESQ.

Otherwise, the product is "just GPL" and there is
nothing they can do to prevent 3rd party 
redistribution.

> 
> --
> Richard
> 
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