[huskerlug] Read Novell's new License terms for their SuSE distros!

I think the "transfer" clause is really familiar.  Seems downright 
Microsoftian.... especially the part about donating your computer to another 
person if it has SUSE on it.  Oh, you want to make a copy of your set of SUSE 
CDs?   Only if Sue gives you permission!  Now you know why I am switching to 
Debian.

http://www.novell.com/company/legal/copyrights/software.html

Copyrights and the Use of Software
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downgrades

        Novell does allow the downgrading of current versions of Novell 
software on a 
case-by-case basis by special permission. The permission letter, if issued, 
will allow the holder to legally run a downgraded version of the product for 
a specified period. The permission letter, if issued, will allow you to run 
the downgraded version of the software in place of the upgraded version. You 
will not have permission to use both versions of the software under the same 
license.

The standard procedure to accomplish a downgrade that is not covered under an 
existing End User License Agreement (EULA) is to purchase the current version 
of a product, and then submit a written request to [Sue Goodwill] by fax at 
801-861-6893 in the Novell Legal Department requesting the downgrade. We 
require that requests to downgrade are submitted on a product-by-product 
basis.

 

free software

Please be advised that although certain Novell software, or portions of Novell 
software and/or system files are available for free download via the 
Internet, Novell, Inc, as copyright owner, retains its proprietary rights to 
said software technology. The Novell files that are posted on the Internet 
are not free for you to redistribute. Any questions or subsequent permission 
requests must be faxed to Sue Goodwill at 801-861-6893.

 

license transfer

If you are seeking permission to donate or transfer software product, software 
licenses, or hardware loaded with Novell software to another party, you may 
do so by calling the Novell Customer Service Response Center at 
1-888-321-4272 to receive written permission. Novell reserves the right to 
deny such permission. All transfers of license, either through a sales 
transaction, donation, or gift must include all product documentation, 
product manuals, original disks and licenses. Further conditions of transfer 
may be included in your EULA. The individual or entity giving up their 
software and license(s) must understand that they are giving up all of their 
rights to the transferred software, including all rights to upgraded versions 
of the software.

 

making copies

Requests to make copies of Novell software products are handled on a 
case-by-case basis and do require written permission. Requests to make extra 
copies of product should be submitted to Sue Goodwill by fax at 801-861-6893. 

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