AW: Re: [Nagios-users] Nagios 3.0,natively windows codes,support mysql,support agentless monitor , new web interface,more,Greatly

[Andreas Ericsson]

Thomas Mitchell wrote:
> excuse me. but isnt OP5 is doing the same.


Nopes. We're selling a packaged solution based on opensource. The fact 
that it *is* opensource is actually a salespitch, because customers 
don't have to worry about company continuity.

Besides that, I've submitted some 30-odd patches back to nagios (core 
project, don't get me started on the plugins) for bugfixes, new features 
and what not, and I'm always keen on beta-testing new stuff so that it 
can go stable as soon as possible.

Sakersoft ripped it, modified it and gave nothing back.

> distributing nagios / cacti / ntop without mentioning the open source.
> i dont think what saker soft doing is right especially using the nagios name. 

It's not. It's against copyright law, and Ethan can sue their pants off.

> selling proffesional services around open source products are acceptable,
> as long as you mention the origin.
> 

My thoughts exactly. Glad we agree.

-- 
Andreas Ericsson                   andreas.ericsson at op5.se
OP5 AB                             www.op5.se
Lead Developer


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