It really varies from item to item. Some are entirely free (PD), some are
GPL (free). You really need to find out who made the item and ask.
What background pictures? Many of the backgrounds that are 'tiled'
are mostly free...
Seth
On Fri, 13 Oct 2000, Anahita and Yaqin wrote:
> Hello
>
> Does anyone know what the commercial use rules are on art and photos
> available via the Linux community. An example would be the background
> pictures. I design posters for sale and am interested in obtaining
> permission if required.
>
> thanks, Yaqin Sliwinski
>