[Qgis-user] QGIS Going Closed Source

[Andreas Neumann]

and we should add a DRM solution so that only government approved data 
and data by trusted geodata corporations (such as Navteq and Teleatlas) 
can be opened. This will help to improve corporate managers confidence 
in the product and will help to get Wallstreets attention.

And we should tie QGIS to specific hardware so that only certified 
Laptops can run the software. After all this would be an additional 
source of revenue.

Finally, the use of QGIS on mobile devices and in car solutions in 
conjunction with a GPS interface and the DRM solution should be patented.

Andreas Neumann wrote:
> Good - now its easier to bring in QGIS into the corporate stack.
>
> The more expensive it will be the more likely it will be approved by 
> management. Cause who gives away good software anyway? Isn't it 
> suspicious if one gives away software for free? I am sure it contained 
> back-doors and viruses back when it was free.
>
> And with the per-click payment option it will most likey be marketed 
> by Apple and Microsoft, since, once sold in their app-store, they will 
> get a 30% share of each click.
>
> ....
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> maning sambale wrote:
>> I use QGIS everyday and approximately 10 python plugins.
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>> Please send a new billing statement under the new license:
>> http://blog.qgis.org/node/130
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>> :)
>> -- 
>> cheers,
>> maning
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