Questions about the legal use of the software and services provided by Ubuntu.
0
votes
0answers
42 views
Selling Desktops with Ubuntu? [duplicate]
I just need this answered as quickly as possible. We are tendering out old computers and would like to have Ubuntu as a base operating system, that it all. We are not installing any more applications ...
4
votes
1answer
52 views
Creating a Legal Notice upon login in xubuntu 12.10
How to Create a Legal Notice upon login in Xubuntu 12.10?
2
votes
0answers
33 views
Is it legal to use fonts downloaded by Winetricks? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it legal to install msttcorefonts package? Is Wine legal?
If I run winetricks then select the default Wine prefix then select install a font, I find some fonts.
Is ...
2
votes
1answer
76 views
Is there any legal things I need to discuss with Canonical before publishing an Ubuntu-based distribution?
I would like to know if there is some legal stuff I should fix with Canonical in order to make my distro publicly available as it is based in Ubuntu. Thanks.
23
votes
4answers
2k views
How do I legally make an open-souce version of a closed-source game? [closed]
Is it legal to make an open-source version of a closed-source game (and expansion pack) to distribute to other users? I want to do that for an old game called Age of Empires 2.
2
votes
3answers
171 views
Are Video and Audio Codecs Legal in Ubuntu in the United States?
In the United States I would like to know if it is legal to use propriety video and audio codecs in Ubuntu. Specifically I would like to know if I can play mp3 files on Ubuntu, and if I can install ...
5
votes
2answers
311 views
How do I make Ubuntu use only free software?
During the install, there is an option to make Ubuntu use only free software. Is there a way to toggle this option now that it is installed? Thanks.
4
votes
1answer
73 views
How do I give proper attribution when distributing my modified Ambiance theme?
I made a modified version of 12.04's Ambiance that uses a dark sidebar for Nautilus, and I would like to redistribute it via e.g. gnome-look.org.
From the Launchpad page for the light-themes package, ...
1
vote
0answers
281 views
Custom distro: changing Ubiquity slides and legal questions
I would like to build my own Ubuntu based distro. I am using Live CD customization tutorial in the Ubuntu help pages, and also using remastering software.
I have a few concerns, basically legal.
I ...
17
votes
0answers
842 views
Is it legal to sell computers with Ubuntu installed [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I legally build and sell desktops with Ubuntu pre-installed?
Is it legal to assemble a computer, install ubuntu on it, and then sell the computer. I don't mean ...
4
votes
2answers
127 views
License concerns for Ubuntu/Linux and a prospective business
Having a hard time finding specifics, could someone link me to some materials concerning licensing issues of Ubuntu, and link's at large?
I'm considering starting a business installing ...
5
votes
2answers
756 views
Is it legal to install msttcorefonts package? Is Wine legal?
I'd like to know if it is legal to install the msttcorefonts package and also if installing Windows software using Wine is also legal? I currently live in Brazil and I don't know what specific rules ...
5
votes
3answers
390 views
Is Ubuntu Desktop free for a business solution?
Is Ubuntu Desktop free for business platforms?
Has Ubuntu changed its conditions about using the OS for profit purposes?
3
votes
1answer
89 views
The legality of duplicating the GUI of a commercial OS in an Open Source Desktop
I had a question about the legality of duplicating the design of a commercial OS to an Open Source desktop. Let me just cut to the chase.
Is it illegal to create a Desktop Window manager that behaves ...
12
votes
6answers
753 views
Does the MegaUpload shutdown put Ubuntu One at risk?
File sharing website MegaUpload has recently been shut down because they were hosting copyrighted files and therefore participating in copyright infringement. This has caused other file sharing ...
4
votes
2answers
283 views
Can people sell Ubuntu on Ebay?
Tired of windows and was told by a workmate about Ubuntu. Sounds promising! I ran across a couple of Ebay sellers that are selling Ubuntu. I thought that was prohibited?
Do you think that this is a ...
13
votes
3answers
448 views
What is the legal status of libraries in Ubuntu?
I cannot find a good source of information in regard to the legal status of some libraries and applications in Ubuntu 11.10, and I am hoping to find some answers here.
Firstly, it seems Ubuntu ...
4
votes
3answers
162 views
Legal issue with bundling Gnome3 on Ubuntu install?
If I successfully install Gnome 3 on Ubuntu 11.04 and make it available as a fresh install out there, would that be illegal?
2
votes
2answers
194 views
Using humanity system icons for created application
I just wanted to know if is illegal to publish and share an application that loads a humanity system icon as default .desktop?
Thanks :)
-Mariano
13
votes
4answers
342 views
What are the legal consequences of customizing the LiveCD?
the organization I work at wants to create a custom Ubuntu LiveCD, the customizations are: Pre-installed programs, plugins, some device drivers, and aesthetics such as icons and backgrounds, as well ...
