[asterisk-biz] Selling the source code for asterisk callcentersolution

[Bruce Ferrell]

Unfortunately, copyright (GPL) has nothing to do with patents.  G729 and 
G723 are patented codecs and Digium has to pay licensing fees to be able 
to use them without regard to the source of the code that implement 
them.  get a clue.

Michael Workman wrote:
> You ask EVERYONE to make all there work and effort Open Source cause you 
> don't want to pay.....
> But if we follow the Rules according to GPL... then Why the Hell is had 
> not Digium made the g729 and g723.1 Codec's open source...
>  
> it was written on code from asterisk... for it Should be open source 
> according to GPL... So in Short.... I don't think people should demand 
> that people make there software open source UNTIL Digium Makes G729 and 
> G723 Open source...
>  
> Until they do... Asterisk's GPL Has not Got a Pot to piss in...
>  
>  
>  
> 
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> From: asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com 
> [mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Jim Houser
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 1:29 PM
> To: 'Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion'
> Subject: RE: [asterisk-biz] Selling the source code for asterisk 
> callcentersolution
> 
>   I agree.
>  
>   In the spirit the open source your project could not have gotten off 
> the ground without the efforts it took build Asterisk.  Take your hard 
> work, release it under GPL, and you will benefit from those who look to 
> implement it. 
>  
>   Or, go the route you are asking and it may rot since the marketplace 
> of someone buying it just to remarket it will be small.  At best you're 
> going to get low ball offers that will insult your hard work efforts.
>  
>   Also, read the trades, open source is exploding in both small and 
> large corporations.  Your potential market for support would provide a 
> return much larger than a one time sale...
>  
> Good luck with your project.
>  
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> From: asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com 
> [mailto:asterisk-biz-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Ignacio Ramos
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 11:26 AM
> To: Commercial and Business-Oriented Asterisk Discussion
> Subject: Re: [asterisk-biz] Selling the source code for asterisk call 
> centersolution
> 
> Patrick:
> 
> Leave it for the open source, under the GPL, just like Asterisk, and 
> sell your services installing it, improving it, all over the world
> 
> That is an option.
> 
> cheers
> 
> On 5/24/06, Erick Perez <eaperezh at gmail.com <mailto:eaperezh at gmail.com>> 
> wrote:
> 
>     Hi patrick, please contact me at:
>     eaperezh (at) gmail (dot) com
>     and since im overseas please provide me with your phone number to
>     call you.
>     Any screenshots and documentation?
> 
> 
>     On 5/24/06, Patrick kemac < patrick.kemac at yahoo.fr
>     <mailto:patrick.kemac at yahoo.fr>> wrote:
>      >
>      >
>      > Hello
>      > We have developed CRM for call center based on asterisk (Inbound and
>      > Outbound) as school project.
>      > We would like to sell the application (source code and
>     documentation for
>      > anyone who is interested in
>      > commercializing the CRM.
>      > Please contact me for details
>      > Features implemented
>      > · Outbound dialing and intelligent inbound call routing
>      > · Digital quality live monitoring and recording
>      > · Web-based real-time remote monitoring and management
>      > · Network and multi-site management and view from a single location
>      > · Seamless compatibility with non-IP legacy systems
>      > · Secure and user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI)
>      > · Scalable – unlimited number of agents
>      >
>      > Waiting for replies
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