On Sat, 2003-10-18 at 16:08, David Smith wrote: > Hello > > In the "Red Hat Linux Frequently Asked Questions" > (http://www.redhat.com/support/resources/faqs/rhl_general_faq/s1-install.html) you can read : > > "Red Hat Linux is licensed using the GNU General Public License. " > > Does it imply that all the software, and every package included in the redhat distrinution is GNU GPL > licensed ??? The distribution itself as a whole could be since GPL states any "aggregate work" should also fall under GPL or it's not allowed to be distributed that way... but then, ask your lawyer. > If I want to install an intenet sever (http server using apache, mail server using sendmail, xinetd and > squirrelmail as a webmail, dhcpd and iptables based firewall), all the software neded is GNU GPL licensed ?? > Do I have to pay any license ?? No, GPL explicitly demands the software must be freely redistributable, so no license fee applies. > Is it completly free ?? Depends on your definition of "free". The idea behind the GPL is that software should be freely redistributable, usable and may be modified by all without restrictions. It forbids you from placing additional restrictions on the software, so it's not "public domain", but it guarantees the software will remain freely available. > Is iligal using Redhat 9 distribution (images downloaded from redhat site) to install a comercial internet > server as described above ?? No. You are not redistributing the software, just using it. That's one of the freedoms the GPL grants you. Klaasjan - "not your lawyer" :) -- Shrike-list mailing list Shrike-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/shrike-list
