Re: TK License Issues

The main reason I don't want KICKS redistributed is that it isn't ready. Turnkey releases are long lasting (the tk3 cd was out in 2002, right?) but I'm releasing new KICKS stuff at least 2-3 times a year, so while I appreciate that many would find it convenient to have KICKS packaged into a system, I don't like the idea of them loading that system 5 years from now & thinking that's what KICKS is like.

I expect it will be several years before KICKS is mature enough to be included in such an offering.

Is modificiation of code an issue? As you say RPF has similar restrictions but has been in the turnkeys since the dawn of time.


--- In [email protected], "halfmeg" <opplr@...> wrote:
>
> In a prior post I mentioned some products not being included due to license issues.  In particular I mention KICKS.  Here is the specific statement from the KICKS web site:
> 
> "6. REDISTRIBUTION. KICKS may not be redistributed. This means (for example) that it is not to be uploaded to any internet site nor included with any product, book, or compilation of products (such as a new turnkey release). In all cases KICKS must be obtained directly from me after agreeing to license terms."
> 
> and
> 
> "8. MODIFICATION OF CODE. KICKS may not be modified. Regardless of the inclusion of source code KICKS may not be modified in any way except by the application of updates obtained directly from me."
> 
> RPF has a similar restriction about modification of the code.
> 
> JOL is another which isn't included due to license even though the author at one time asked what it would take to include JOL in the TK.
> 
> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/turnkey-mvs/message/4905
> 
> new web address is http://members.iinet.net.au/~clementclarke
> 
> "Note that distributing Jol, OSCAR or other programs or subroutines 'bundled' in with any product is considered to be a 'commercial purpose'."
> 
> I don't think TK is restricted to non-commercial use only, so JOL's license may prohibit inclusion.  I'm not saying any of the above is bad or good, it's just the way it is.
> 
> There are other things as well, some of which we have a commitment from the author to include a portion of a commercial product, but haven't received the portion which we can include yet.
> 
> Phil
>