Darren O. Benham writes: > I think the current trend, however, is to reject the "without fee" clause > as non-free.
Depends on the exact phrasing. "Permission is granted without fee to use, copy and distribute this software" is ok, since "without fee" clearly modifies 'granted', meaning that you need not pay the author for the license. "Permissions to use, copy and distribute this software without fee is hereby granted" seems to say that "without fee" modifies "use, copy, and distribute" and so could mean that you may not charge a fee for copies. I really wish people would stop putting this phrase in their licenses. It is confusing and unnecessary. If they find it necessary to say that they don't want you to pay them, they should come right out and say so. -- John Hasler [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hasler) Dancing Horse Hill Elmwood, WI
