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Can I content lock sofware?

by cybercyborg
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Can I content lock free software like Media player classic or Gom player?
I know you would say why would people download free software on a content locked site rather than downloading from the main site... But there are some free software that i can make them download.

Do content locking networks like adscendmedia and incent.ly allow that?
Any help would be appreciated.
#content #content lock #free software #lock #sofware
  • Profile picture of the author WillR
    Do you mean host the downloads for Media Player etc on your website?

    I don't think you are allowed to. Just because something is free doesn't also mean you can share it for free. You would need to have the relevant permissions to offer those softwares for download.
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  • Profile picture of the author cybercyborg
    Hmm.. i see.
    how do sites like cnet do that? Because they have special permission? Also, I guess the same is the case with software drivers right?

    and how about open source software CMS like wordpress (wp is just an example) or some other free website development scripts?
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    • Profile picture of the author AdscendTony
      Originally Posted by cybercyborg View Post

      Hmm.. i see.
      how do sites like cnet do that? Because they have special permission? Also, I guess the same is the case with software drivers right?

      and how about open source software CMS like wordpress (wp is just an example) or some other free website development scripts?
      If you own the rights to distribute the software, you can lock it. You can't for example, lock a version of iTunes. If you have questions about what you can lock, send me a message and I would be happy to help tell you what you can and can't lock.
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      • Profile picture of the author Claire Koch
        where does cnet lock content? I've only seen them give free software. The software companies do lock advertisements into their software.

        There's a new program called candy something or other that installs with some free software
        and you don't know it. It later presents offers and i only know about it because I have a special program on my windows firewall that shows it.

        The truth is that it is very much unwanted and if people know how they block it they will.

        I see content locking as going on and on about something tell all about how to do it then making the process incredible detailed then say, its your lucky day I know a easier way and people have to pay to get the software then if they want it.

        Which one of these are you talking about or is it even something different then this? The second is more preferable I tell you honestly people like a choice. You won't make out locking someone's copyrighted software either. Are you trying to give it away free in order to get a sale? That's even worse.
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        • Profile picture of the author cybercyborg
          Yes I mean content locking software that others offer as free like gom player, vlc player etc.

          So, if not that, can i content lock open source software?
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          • Profile picture of the author Tony Marriott
            Originally Posted by cybercyborg View Post

            Yes I mean content locking software that others offer as free like gom player, vlc player etc.

            So, if not that, can i content lock open source software?
            I am no legal expert but I'm pretty sure you can't restrict access to open source software. The GPL licenses say it must be freely available and content locked is not freely available.

            I believe it allows you charge a reasonable fee for distribution costs (i.e. if you burn to cd and post it to someone. Also you can charge for support of an open source product.

            I don't think you are allowed to actually sell it though. By content lock I presume you mean that the downloader needs to complete a CPA offer or similar before they can access it?

            Wouldn't you be better off just paying a few dollars for some resell rights or PLR software that you would have the rights to rather than having to worry about the legal side of something that almost certainly has potential to bite you?
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  • Profile picture of the author Alex Blades
    When you content lock free or pirated software, you are profiting off of someones product, so I don't think it is legal without written consent
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  • Profile picture of the author conanedo
    I think if people can get that software easily they would't want to download from your site uhmm but maybe iyou can use adfly
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  • Profile picture of the author IMStrategus
    You're only allowed if you own the content/software.
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    • Profile picture of the author cybercyborg
      OK So, what if i modify an open source software a bit and then content lock over it? I guess thats what open source means right? I can use the code, modify it and then CAN also use it for commercial purposes, like the multitudes of commercial linux OSs out there that are modified off the original. Correct me if i am wrong!
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