Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] License free Linux ??
From: Benjamin Flaming (lau_AT_solobanjo.com)
Date: Thu Dec 04 2003 - 22:32:03 EET
Take a look at this message from the LAD list:
http://eca.cx/lad/2003/12/0030.html
Read all the quoted text, as well as the reply.
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On Thursday 04 December 2003 12:57 pm, Patrick Shirkey wrote:
> While browsing your site I noticed you are promoting your software as
> running on a license free Linux OS.
>
> You should be aware that Linux software is generally provided under two
> Licenses. The GNU Public License(GPL) and the Lesser GNU Public
> License(LGPL).
>
> It is a gross misrepresentation of the GPL/LGPL to mislead your
> customers into thinking they are buying a license free product.
>
> In the interests of promoting your goods fairly it is your obligation to
> inform your customers they are buying into the GNU Public License(GPL).
> While Linux software is usually free as in beer and speech it is not
> license free.
>
> We are waiting for your action and response. Please be aware that many
> people read the LAU list which I have included in this post. Some of
> them even write articles for well known audio publications.
>
> Best regards.
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