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They're charging to install it on something that they then distribute. The distribution contains Firefox. Installing it on a computer somebody already owns isn
by MatthewWilkes 13y ago
They're charging to install it on something that they then distribute. The distribution contains Firefox.
Installing it on a computer somebody already owns isn't distribution, you can charge for hours there, but installing it on something in the factory is different.
- alkonaut 13y agoIf the problem is the binaries being installed and shipped, that can be easily circumvented by dell installing a downloader stub that simply downloads and installs Firefox for the customer when the computer is first started. The charge would be for the setup of that automatic installer process.
- scott_w 13y agoNope, you're still distributing, just in a more elaborate way to try and evade the trademark agreement, which courts don't look too kindly on.