--- James Knott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't have a problem with people selling OO. I > fully support those > who sell it on a CD, for those users who want it > that way. However, it > bothers me that some charge only for a download > link, which buys the > user nothing. I also object to them saying support > is included and > pointing the user to this list for their "paid" > support. If they're > charging someone for support via this list, I want > my share! > It all boils down to the difference between legal > and ethical behaviour.
I think RMS or someone put it as "Free" as in "Free speech", not as in "Free beer". Caveat emptor applies, if someone answers a spam email for an "Office software" package and pays for a link to OO.o site to download OO.o, they will be more careful about spam the next time. I suppose I could write a manual for OO.o and offer a link to the site plus an attachment of the manual and not feel bad about doing it, but at least I would have given the customer something for his money. Colin. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
