Re: SPAM DB 1.6.0 has been released - now OT if not originally

Daniel Morgan <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu> writes:

>>>The point where I draw the line, others may draw it
>>>elsewhere, is when there is a for-profit organization with a business
>>>license waiting in the wings.
>>
>>I think this is right, and I would class articles about software
>>offering a 'free evaluation version' or limited-use licence as spam.
>>But I don't think that is the case here.
>
>Why not? The name of the product is clearly stated in the "subject"
>above which you have dutifully reposted. How does that not qualify as
>product promotion?

I thought we were talking about your statement about a for-profit organization and business licences, which is quoted above. As far as I can tell there is no such setup for PEAR DB. There are no business licences being sold, there is no company waiting in the wings to force people to pay money. It is free software and free of charge.

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Ed Avis <ed_at_membled.com>