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jack44556677
Jul 10, 2012Follower
Request for Python 2.6.6
Hi I was really happy to see the pyload add-on here, and then immidiately VERY ANGRY when I saw this page http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=46969 That page is for the Python 2.6...
StephenB
Jul 10, 2012Guru - Experienced User
Python has a lot of components (and a long list of licenses). However, as far as I can see none of them DEMAND that that the add-on be free or open. The PSF license allows Python to be distributed with non-open software, and does not preclude commercial use.
jack44556677 wrote: I am formally requesting that the python 2.6.6 package be given freely as is generally DEMANDED by the licenses associated with open source software.
WhoCares? doesn't work for Netgear, and I think the fees he charges for add-ons are more than reasonable (you can certainly afford $2.49). And as mdgm notes, you can certainly do your own installation and pay nothing.
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