Free software org but using a paid-for CMS?
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Martedì, 30 Gennaio 2007 11:50:34 Re: Free software org but using a paid-for CMS?
Hello thanks for joining the Fellowship FSFE chose eZ Publish because we needed a system that was not only
flexible and easy to deploy but that was fully supported. We ran tests
with other CMS, but none convinced us fully until we were offered by eZ
Systems not only the software eZ Publish but also one of their
programmer to assist us in all customizations. eZ Systems also added
on top of that a support contract. So, the software fit our needs, eZ
Publish is Free Software
released under the GNU GPL and we had a developer available for customization
plus a support contract. It was the best offer we received As a good side effect, since FSFE and eZ Systems started this collaboration, eZ released almost all of their software under the GNU GPL, and we are very happy about this. Some of their software is still under non-free licenses and we are not so happy. But the cooperation proved to be good for Free Software and we will keep helping them do the right thing and become a fully free business. Let me add that paying for free software is not a sin, but until today FSFE didn't pay a dime. We will probably decide to invest into the development of the portal during 2007 to add the collaboration features we need for the Advocacy groups that are starting to form. But we haven't taken any decision yet.I hope this answers your question, but feel free to ask more. Stefano |
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