Re: Seeking help for learning system for absolute beginners

På Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:42:21 +0100, skrev pg <penang@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> People have been arrested of having Linux CDs, for the authority
> doesn't differentiate what programs are in the CDs. As long as the CD
> has computer programs, and if it's not "official release" with
> "official license" like what Microsoft offers (stickers and such), the
> authority here will charge you for "PIRACY".
>
> The penalty is heavy - RM20,000 (about 6,800USD) for each "pirate" CD.
>
> That's Malaysia, and I kid you not !

But Linux DOES have official releases and a official licence.
(A GNU Protected License http://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html)
You can also purchase the Linux CD's with Logo's etc. if it makes you feel
 
better. They will only charge you with the price of the CD, delivery and  
processing though, not the product itself.
They are also allowed to charge for installation, sup****t and development 

of custom solutions.
But these services are optional.
You could prosecute someone for SELLING Linux or for producing commercial 

software extending GPL'ed products.
Even then it would be a case for a civil suit not a crime. I don't know  
what the laws are in Malaysia are, but this sounds to weird to be true. If
 
I were you I'd check again.

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John Thingstad