svn commit: r1888562 - /infrastructure/site/trunk/content/free/index.mdtext

[an...@apache.org]

Author: andreww
Date: Fri Apr  9 14:35:55 2021
New Revision: 1888562

URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?rev=1888562&view=rev
Log:
Many text edits to improve readability

Modified:
    infrastructure/site/trunk/content/free/index.mdtext

Modified: infrastructure/site/trunk/content/free/index.mdtext
URL: http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/infrastructure/site/trunk/content/free/index.mdtext?rev=1888562&r1=1888561&r2=1888562&view=diff
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--- infrastructure/site/trunk/content/free/index.mdtext (original)
+++ infrastructure/site/trunk/content/free/index.mdtext Fri Apr  9 14:35:55 2021
@@ -18,29 +18,26 @@ Notice:    Licensed to the Apache Softwa
 
 Apache software is always available for download free of charge from the ASF and our Apache projects.
 
-As a non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide open source 
-software for the public good at no cost, the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) ensures that 
-all Apache projects provide both source and (when available) binary releases 
-free of charge on our official Apache project download pages. 
-Our corporate bylaws explicitly state that Apache projects create  
-["open-source" software for distribution to the public at no charge][7]. 
+As a non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide open source software for the public good at no cost, the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) ensures that 
+all Apache projects provide both source and (when available) binary releases free of charge on our official Apache project download pages. 
+Our corporate bylaws explicitly state that Apache projects create ["open-source" software for distribution to the public at no charge][7]. 
 
 Apache projects will never charge a fee for downloading or using their software.  
 
-## Is Apache software really free to download (at no cost)? ##
+## Is Apache software really free to download? ##
 
 Yes.  Over 300 Apache projects and podlings provide software products that may be 
 downloaded and used at no cost, including everything from the world-famous 
 [Apache HTTP Server][1], to [Apache Hadoop][2], to [Apache Lucene][3], 
 to [Apache OpenOffice][4], and many, many more.
 
-## Is Apache software free to use?  May I use it for any purpose? ##
+## May I use Apache software for any purpose? ##
 
-Yes.  Apache source code is always released under the [Apache License][5], a 
+Yes.  Apache projects always release source code under the [Apache License][5], a 
 pragmatic and permissive license that provides broad freedoms for 
-users of our software.  You can use the software for just about anything, whether 
-using the product itself, or modifying the source code to change 
-functionality, or to create new software products.  The primary restriction in the license is 
+users of our software.  You can use the software for just about anything, whether you 
+use the product itself, or modify the source code to change 
+functionality or to create new software products.  The primary restriction in the license is 
 protecting Apache trademarks: you generally may not use Apache trademarks or brands for 
 your own software; that use is reserved to the ASF and Apache projects.
 
@@ -56,36 +53,32 @@ Free Software Foundation's [definition o
 These definitions ensure that the Apache license provides certain key freedoms to users of Apache 
 software in terms of what you as a user may do with or use Apache source code or software
 
-## Why do some websites charge money to download Apache software?  Are they allowed to do that? ##
+## Why do some websites charge money for Apache software? ##
 
-The Apache License does not prohibit other organizations for selling 
-Apache software for money or for a profit.  This may provide a useful 
-service for certain users, for example for software distributed 
-on a CD-ROM or a USB key.  However in most cases, it's just as simple (and always free / at no cost)
+The Apache License does not prohibit other organizations from selling Apache software.  They may provide a useful 
+service for certain users, for example by distributing software on a CD-ROM or a USB data stick.  However, in most cases it's just as simple (and always free)
 to download the Apache software directly from the appropriate Apache project.
 
 ## What should I do when I find a website that charges for Apache software? ##
 
 In most cases, you can simply remember that Apache source code is always 
-available free of charge from the appropriate Apache project directly.  If 
+available free of charge directly from the appropriate Apache project.  If 
 you see a non-Apache.org website that is confusingly similar to the Apache 
 brand, or leads consumers to believe that it is an official Apache website,
-you can read about the [Apache Trademark Policy](/foundation/marks/) for our contact details.
+check the [Apache Trademark Policy](/foundation/marks/) for our contact details and let us know about the site.
 
 Note that many other organizations sell their **own branded** software products 
-that may include or be integrated with Apache software; this type of use 
-is also permitted by our license.  Similarly, many other organizations sell 
+that may include or be integrated with Apache software; our license permits this type of use.  Similarly, many other organizations sell 
 consulting, training, or other services or hosting related to Apache software.
 As long as these organizations aren't confusing users into believing the 
-services or products are coming from Apache, they're generally OK.
+services or products are coming from Apache, they're generally okay.
 
-## Where can I learn more about different Apache projects? ##
+## Where can I learn more about Apache projects? ##
 
-The ASF provides a [listing of all Apache projects][6] and most Apache software 
-products available.  The best way to learn more about Apache projects is to ask 
-questions on each [Apache project's own mailing list](/foundation/getinvolved.html).
-Mailing lists at Apache are also free to use by anyone, and are 
-archived publicly for reference and searching as well.
+The ASF provides a [list of all Apache projects][6] and most Apache software 
+products available.  The best way to learn more about an Apache project is to ask 
+questions on the [project's own email list](/foundation/getinvolved.html).
+Email lists at Apache are also free for anyone to use; we archive them publicly so you can search them for message threads of interest.
 
 
   [1]: http://httpd.apache.org/



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Re: svn commit: r1888562 - /infrastructure/site/trunk/content/free/index.mdtext

[Justin Mclean <ju...@classsoftware.com>]

HI,

>  distributing software on a CD-ROM or a USB data stick.


Do people still do this? :-)

Justin