[kansaipm] ActiveStateの社長からメールが

[mishima at momo.so-net.ne.jp]

三嶋です。

朗報ですよ。ActiveState 社長の Dick Hardt さんからメールが来まして、以
下の条件を満たせば契約なしでＣＤを配って良いとのお許しを得ました。

1. You only hand it out only to attendees of meetings
   CDはミーティングの参加者のみに手渡すこと

2. On the CD the ActiveState prominently appears
   CDには、ActiveState(のロゴ？)を目立つように表示すること

3. You communicate to everyone that they can get the latest version of 
ActivePerl from www.ActiveState.com
   ActivePerlの最新版は www.ActiveState.com から入手可能であることを、
   (参加者)全員に伝えること

4. You provide us with rough numbers of how many people got the CD.
   CDを受け取ったおおよその人数をActiveStateに知らせること

この程度なら守れますよね。
たぶん再再配布の禁止も言ったほうが良いかと思いますので、お礼のメールの
ついでに確認中です。

念のために、Tom さんに送った私の拙いメール(ちょっと恥ずかしい *^_^*)と、
Dick さんからのメール、お礼のメールを以下に引用しておきます。

From: mishima at momo.so-net.ne.jp
Subject: RE: Question about redistribution policy of ActivePerl
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 19:09:17 +0900 (JST)

> Dear Tom,
> 
> Thank you for your response.  After a hard work, I managed to read the
> long text.  I understood that we must complete each item written in
> Schedule A for free redistribution and that we must send you samples
> of our "product" to prove compliance.
> 
> So far, so good.  We can complete each item in Schedule A and avoid
> $2000 penalty per each.  But I am still afraid of the risk, that is,
> lack of our legal knowledge might lead to unintended violation of the
> agreement and then cause unexpected penalty on us.
> 
> Honestly speaking, I am looking for an easier workaround.  In other
> words, I would like to know how we can redistribute ActivePerl without
> signed agreement.
> 
> The first section of the redistribution info on your web site says
> "You are free to use and redistribute ActivePerl within your company,
> either one copy or hundreds, without signing a specific redistribution
> agreement".
> 
> What is the difference between this example and our situation I wrote
> before?  We can limit the target of distribution to OUR MEMBERS ONLY
> as mentioned in question 1 in the last mail of me.  Actually, almost
> all attendees are our members.  So, it's easy thing for us to persuade
> the rest to join us.  Isn't it enough?
> 
> Best Regards,
> Masahiro
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From: Dick Hardt <DickH at ActiveState.com>
Subject: Re: FW: Question about redistribution policy of ActivePerl
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 13:49:52 -0800

> > > > My questions are following:
> > > > 1. Can I redistribute ActivePerl as CD-ROM to members of the user group?
> > > > 2. Can I redistribute ActivePerl as CD-ROM to guests of the user group,
> > > >    who may not be member of the mailing list yet?
> > > >
> > > > I don't think we are harming your company's benefit.
> > > > I am looking forward to your positive response.
> 
> Masahiro
> 
> You may create a CD that includes ActivePerl 623 if you do the following:
> 
> 1. You only hand it out only to attendees of meetings
> 
> 2. On the CD the ActiveState prominently appears
> 
> 3. You communicate to everyone that they can get the latest version of 
> ActivePerl from www.ActiveState.com
> 
> 4. You provide us with rough numbers of how many people got the CD.

From: mishima at momo.so-net.ne.jp
Subject: Re: FW: Question about redistribution policy of ActivePerl
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 11:57:00 +0900 (JST)

> Dear Dick,
> 
> Thank you very much for your consideration.  I appreciate it.
> All the members of Kansai.pm will be pleased to hear that.
> 
> Are there any other things I should tell the people who get the CD?
> I think I should tell them they must not redistribute ActivePerl.
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