Re: [R] [FORGED] Re: Regarding R licensing usage guidance

2019-07-27 Thread Bob Rudis
Hey Anamika, I only caught the tail end of what became an off-topic thread, but backed up a bit to your original q. If I'm duplicating anything previous, apologies. If you are going to ship your "product" to end users directly (vs provide via an API or web application) I'm not sure how you get

Re: [R] [FORGED] Re: Regarding R licensing usage guidance

2019-07-25 Thread Andrew Robinson
I most firmly do not agree with you, Rolf. Over the years that I've been a member of this community I've noted the actions of a small group who have seemed to feel that it is ok to be an asshole to other people, and a group of hangers-on who have applauded and egged on this shameful behaviour.

Re: [R] [FORGED] Re: Regarding R licensing usage guidance

2019-07-24 Thread Roy Mendelssohn - NOAA Federal via R-help
Hi Rolf: As they say, do read the posting guide: > Good manners: Remember that customs differ. Some people are very direct. > Others surround everything they say with hedges and apologies. Be tolerant. > Rudeness is never warranted, but sometimes `read the manual’ is the > appropriate respons

Re: [R] [FORGED] Re: Regarding R licensing usage guidance

2019-07-24 Thread Rolf Turner
On 25/07/19 4:36 AM, Weiwen Ng, MPH wrote: Here's one way to phrase your reply: "I'd recommend you search Google. For example, the search string "proprietary use GPL" produces one hit that's clearly relevant to you: This method is more neutrally worded. It doesn't insult the original pos

Re: [R] [FORGED] Re: Regarding R licensing usage guidance

2019-07-23 Thread Rolf Turner
Jeff: Your comments are often (almost always?) a bit rough about the edges, and on the recipient, but are always cogent. Although John M. has a valid point, I tend to agree with you. I would say that if you want to make money, trying to sell your own software is a bad way to go about it,