A license is the copyright terms under which a piece of software or other creative work is distributed. This describes how end users are allowed to legally use, modify, or distribute the works of others.
Questions tagged [license]
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How can I accept the Microsoft EULA agreement for ttf-mscorefonts-installer?
After a recent update, ttf-mscorefonts-installer prompted me to accept its license agreement.
┌─────────────────┤ Configuring ttf-mscorefonts-installer ├─────────────────┐
│ …
Peter
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Is there a difference between free software and open source software?
I am a bit confused about these two terms. Are there differences between them?
Mysterio
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Under what license is Ubuntu? Can it be legally modified and distributed?
What license does Ubuntu fall into (GPL, MIT, a mix)? Would it be legal to modify it and redistribute my modified version?
Weboide
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How do I use GPL and MIT licenses correctly?
Since our own Alaukik asked me to put a few scripts under GPL-License I wondered if I am doing it correctly. The points that concern me are:
Do I have to include the whole license with my project or is a comment like # Copyright by John Doe, 2011…
con-f-use
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Why are some programs in the Ubuntu Software Center not open source?
I'm concerned about the amount of proprietary software that seems to be part of Ubuntu now. I've noticed quite a few apps that in the software center are listed as "Licence: proprietary".
Obviously there's the partner stuff, like Skype (although…
artfulrobot
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Will Skype be removed from the Canonical Partner repository?
I just learned that Microsoft has taken over Skype.
Will this affect the availability of Skype in the Canonical Partner repository?
ændrük
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Can I sell my PyQt4-app without having a PyQt license?
I would like to sell a Python application that uses PyQt4. The commercial licenses for Qt PyQt cost thousands of Euros together. Do I need to buy a commercial license?
Consider this from a "packaged" point of view where I'm providing an Ubuntu…
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How to comply with this guideline for submitting an application to the Software Center?
I was reading through the Ubuntu Developer Programme Agreement for submitting applications to the Software Center and stubled across the following clause:
3.1 You must first test Apps you submit to confirm they are compatible with all currently…
Nathan Osman
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Distribution and sale of modfied ubuntu image
I am in a position where a company is trying to sell me a modified version of Ubuntu with added proprietary binaries. They are selling it as a complete distro on a usb stick. It clearly shows UBUNTU when booting and at the login screen. Am I able to…
Martin Smith
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Embed Ubuntu font on any web page
Considering licences like:
http://font.ubuntu.com/ufl/FAQ.html
how can I use Ubuntu font family on any website without making user to install it?
Any chance of using it with tools like: http://code.google.com/intl/en-US/apis/webfonts/
takeshin
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Can I take a computer off of Ubuntu Livepatch?
Canonical offers livepatching for its kernel, where every home user can get three licenses.
However, I'd like to know how I can de-register a machine from my license. If I get rid of a computer, I'd rather not lose one of my three licenses.
Is there…
Kaz Wolfe
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Why does Ubuntu provide the Multiverse repository?
From Community Help > Repositories, Software in Ubuntu’s repository is divided into four categories or components: main, restricted, universe and multiverse.
Main: The main component contains applications that are free software, can be freely…
Pandya
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Can I use the ubuntu font in a commercial logo design?
I've been looking into using the Ubuntu typeface for a logo. The logo is for a web site unrelated to ubuntu and open source software. I'm wondering whether the license allows this, and if so, whether there are any limitations?
Rog
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What are the legal consequences of customizing the LiveCD?
the organization I work at wants to create a custom Ubuntu LiveCD, the customizations are: Pre-installed programs, plugins, some device drivers, and aesthetics such as icons and backgrounds, as well as changing Firefox's homepage and removing…
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Is it legal to use Ubuntu name for my cybercafé?
I have a cybercafé in Tunisia (North Africa) and I want to promote Ubuntu and hence I want to call it "Ubuntu Club" and I want to know whether Canonical will allow this. I love Ubuntu and I want to promote its OS and products in North Africa. BTW I…
