Questions related to commercial software and services.
Questions tagged [commercial]
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Can the Ubuntu logo be used for a commercial website?
Is there an Ubuntu logo that can be used on a commercial website to indicate that Ubuntu can be installed for customers?
chris
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How updates are handled for commercial applications?
I'm planning on publishing a commercial (paid) application to Software Center and I've seen that during the process of submiting the app I have to upload a .deb package. I'd like to know if there is any way to submit updates to my certain…
QQQ
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What is the payout date for commercial applications?
What date are commercial developers paid for their sales? I thought it was quarterly, but it's been about 4 months since my first sale and I haven't been paid.
NOTE: I sent canonical an email, I'll post an answer when I get a reply.
Razick
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Is it legal to integrate the Ubuntu system in my software product?
I developed a software product which integrates the Ubuntu system. I want to sell this software someday. Is it legal to integrate the Ubuntu system in this software product?
Do I need to pay? Or write an application to Ubuntu?
"integrate" means that…
wangyaosuper
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If a company is using ubuntu on its servers/dektops, does it have to pay?
a friend of my friend has started a small firm and given me the responsibility to erect all the IT infrastructure required? I'm basically a windows guy that too on the developer side. But recently I fell in love with Linux n dared to dream about…
rsjethani
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Using Ubuntu-installed pc for commercial purpose
My computer has Ubuntu Desktop installed and I want to do graphics designing and web development for clients. That means I will use my computer for commercial gain. Does this violate any Ubuntu policies?
Especially I did not understand the mentioned…
user640260
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Can I legally use Ubuntu Server to create a commercial web application on Amazon EC2?
Based on Wikipedia Ubuntu is covered mainly under GNU GPL. In my company anything related to GPL means - can't be used, they are very afraid of legal traps related to GPL.
That's why I have this question: can Ubuntu Server on Amazon EC2 be used as…
maplpro
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Have applications which appear in the featured banner in the Software Centre paid to be advertised there?
When looking at the Ubuntu Software Centre I was wondering whether the banner at the top (which contains featured applications) contains paid for advertising, or whether they are just recommendations by Canonical for useful applications?
I haven't…
coversnail
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What happens with the source code when submitting an application
This is a follow up question for: How updates are handled for commercial applications?
When I submit an application for inclusion in the Software Center, I have to upload a Debian source package. What happens with the source code? Does it get…
QQQ
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Commercial Edition and Free Edition
We want to use Ubuntu 14.X Server edition in our Dell PowerEdge R470 Servers for one business critical application, I already downloaded the Operating system from official Ubuntu site. My doubt is do you have any commercial edition which suits for…
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Reinstall commercial software (e.g. oil rush, steelstorm etc.)
After a reinstall of Ubuntu 12.04 ,it's impossible to install commercial games, e.g Oil Rush. It gives this error:
Failed to fetch https://private-ppa.launchpad.net/commercial-ppa-uploaders/oilrush/ubuntu/dists/oneiric/main/binary-amd64/Packages …
kebabfish
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Commercial redistribution of Ubuntu Server
How can I get a definitive answer on the use of a customized version of Ubuntu server for redistribution with commercial software component added?
I understand that paying attention so that the use of "main" packages which are not on restricted…
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Commercial Debian Packaging
I am in the process of submitting commercial software to the Ubuntu Software Center, the packaging I am using is of Debian format. I was hoping someone could show me how to create a debian package that can be processed with as little errors as…
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Product ship Licensing for Lubuntu
We are in the process of evaluating and deciding which Linux to pick for our product for sale. Currently looking at lubuntu. We would possibly ship lubuntu (in lubuntu desktop mode) installed in our embedded product along with our propriety…
TD9888
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What are some commercial apps for Ubuntu?
Anything including games and obscure software
akshatj
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