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ubuntugrrl

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29. enero 2007 18:47:03

Free software org but using a paid-for CMS?

Hi everyone,

Please forgive my first post being a rather sticky one, but I must ask. Why is the fsfe using eZpublish? From what I saw on the page the link at the right bottom corner led me to, the CMS costs about $2700 (http://ez.no/store). Maybe it wasn't the right link. I'm not sure.

 Please advise.

Best regards,

Ubuntugrrl



 

maffulli

Localización: Milan, Italy

30. enero 2007 11:50:34

Re: Free software org but using a paid-for CMS?

Hello 

 thanks for joining the Fellowship   Don't worry about asking "sticky questions": asking is always good.

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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