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Distribution of Software

Methods of distribution:
  • via physical media (e.g. cdrom)
    • if system too large for network distribution (e.g. Oracle 1GB)
    • for controlled distribution   (e.g. commercial)
  • via internet
    • commonly used for open-source systems (e.g. SourceForge)
    • can be controlled (e.g. download keys)
Aspects of software licensing
  • do you get the source? can you modify? redistribute? sell?
  • who else can use it? who has the IP? IP for changes?
Licenses: open-source: GPL, BSD;   commercial: site, #seats