Pricing and Licensing tag:forums.movabletype.org,2007-11-08://362 2008-08-17T13:11:27Z Movable Type Pro 4.2-en new licensing confusion tag:forums.movabletype.org,2008://24.7175 2008-08-14T18:59:45Z 2008-08-17T13:11:27Z I must say the options available in my "Movable Type Account" screen is hella confusing as well. I thought we were down to MT, MT Pro, MT Enterprise. Yet in my account I see: Movable Type 4.2, Commercial License, 5... Neil Epstein http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=15 I must say the options available in my "Movable Type Account" screen is hella confusing as well.

I thought we were down to MT, MT Pro, MT Enterprise.

Yet in my account I see:

Movable Type 4.2, Commercial License, 5 Authors (for ProNet Members)
Movable Type 4.2, Community Solution, Custom License

Aren't these both now just MT Pro?

When I installed the first option I have this in my MT footer: Movable Type Commercial version 4.2-en with: Professional Pack 1.2

A colleague installed the MT Pro from the main download area and has Movable Type Pro version 4.2-en with: Community Pack 1.6, Professional Pack 1.2

It just seems this simplifying to MT Pro isn't completely updated in all locations - and now I'm curious if I should just download the Pro option from the main page and forget about what is in my MT Account?

neil

]]> In Movable Type Pro, what constitutes a "business?" tag:forums.movabletype.org,2008://24.7159 2008-08-13T20:47:56Z 2008-08-14T19:50:24Z I wanted to start a conversation to help clarify people's understanding of Movable Type Pro's licensing. Under Movable Type Pro we offer two primary licenses: Blogger License Business License A business license is required for anyone using Movable Type in... Byrne Reese http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=1 I wanted to start a conversation to help clarify people's understanding of Movable Type Pro's licensing. Under Movable Type Pro we offer two primary licenses:

  • Blogger License
  • Business License

A business license is required for anyone using Movable Type in support of an "incorporated business." Examples of an incorporated business are:

  • Partnership
  • S-Corp
  • Corporation
  • LLC, Limited Liability Corporation
  • LLP, Limited Liability Partnership

Someone asked me: "how do I know if I am one of these?" A glib answer might be, "well, if you don't know, then you almost certainly are not." In the United States, to become an incorporated business you need to file paperwork with the state and sometimes file for a Federal Tax ID number. Incorporated businesses must report income separately from individual tax returns, hence the required paperwork. Yay bureaucracy!

Now, let's talk about the Blogger License. If you are not a business as identified by he above description than the Blogger License is for you. I should mention that the Blogger License is also for K-12 educational institutions. Correction: K-12 should be "Preschool through 12.

What I am most commonly asked regarding the Blogger License is this, "I am an individual, but make money from my blog. Am I business? Can I use the Blogger License for free?"

If you are just a blogger and make some money from ads, from Amazon affiliate revenue, or from any other source, even if you happen to make $1,000,000 (you lucky duck) AND you report that income on your individual income tax return (because I know everyone does this), then you are NOT classified as a business for the purposes of Movable Type Pro licensing. Technically you are a sole proprietorship and you are welcome to use the Blogger License for FREE.

Yes: Free! Get'm while its hot.

Anyways, I hope this helps. And if you have additional questions about the Blogger or Business License for MT Pro, please feel free to ask them below.

]]> Anyone knows about the limitations of MTCS Personal? tag:forums.movabletype.org,2008://24.6294 2008-06-05T07:28:13Z 2008-08-14T05:39:59Z Hello everybody! I'm considering purchasing MTCS Personal (when available). I wonder if there is any significant difference between Personal and Commercial license in terms of technical features?... Arelav http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=1434 Hello everybody!

I'm considering purchasing MTCS Personal (when available). I wonder if there is any significant difference between Personal and Commercial license in terms of technical features?

]]> Educational Licensing tag:www.movabletype.org,2008:/documentation//1.5867 2008-04-25T10:11:40Z 2008-05-01T23:01:46Z Hi all, I had a question about educational licensing of MT 4.1. When MT4 came out, our school bought a license for 300 seats. I was wondering if we would have to repurchase the 300 seats to upgrade to MT4.1... kimonostereo http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=855 Hi all,

I had a question about educational licensing of MT 4.1.

When MT4 came out, our school bought a license for 300 seats. I was wondering if we would have to repurchase the 300 seats to upgrade to MT4.1 or if we could just renew the 1-year service contract and upgrade that way?

I'm eager to upgrade to 4.1 in June when the kids are out of school and I have some time to write some documentation for the teachers who will be using it.

thanks \scott\

]]> User limit tag:www.movabletype.org,2008:/documentation//1.5815 2008-04-18T16:03:00Z 2008-04-22T05:26:03Z Hi, Does the open source version have any user limit similar to the commercial version? We bought an education license from MT few years ago with 35 editors limit. We are currently thinking about extending this. What are our options?... tux78 http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=1269 Hi, Does the open source version have any user limit similar to the commercial version? We bought an education license from MT few years ago with 35 editors limit. We are currently thinking about extending this. What are our options? Can you just upgrade everything to the open source version? Is customer support only service that is not part of the open source licensing?

I would appreciate some feebback.

]]> MT licenses : where are they published ? tag:www.movabletype.org,2008:/documentation//1.5330 2008-03-04T08:59:08Z 2008-03-17T19:04:38Z Hi Byrne, I can't find the licenses posted anywhere. Can you please help me? Are they published on the web somewhere? I have a few questions: 1) Is there a threshold after which a website becomes "commercial", or 10 bucks... dotcoma http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=1077 Hi Byrne,

I can't find the licenses posted anywhere. Can you please help me? Are they published on the web somewhere? I have a few questions:

1) Is there a threshold after which a website becomes "commercial", or 10 bucks a month with Adsense already qualifies as "commercial"?

2) If you buy a license, are you free to use it for any number of blogs you wish, as long as only 5 people (5 logins) use the software?

3) Does one license give you the right to use the software on more than one domain name or not?

4) Does one license give you the right to use the software on more than one server or not? (say you already have more than one hosting)

Thanks a lot,

cheers,

Massimo

]]> Enterprise Sales tag:www.movabletype.org,2008:/documentation//1.5309 2008-02-27T10:19:30Z 2008-03-03T12:42:24Z Hello there, We are interested in purchasing MT4 to run some of our departmental websites and would like to make use of the LDAP functionality. I have tried emailing Enterprise Sales a couple of time over the last month via... sokratesagogo http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=1054 Hello there, We are interested in purchasing MT4 to run some of our departmental websites and would like to make use of the LDAP functionality. I have tried emailing Enterprise Sales a couple of time over the last month via the web-form but have had no reply (I've been keeping an eye on my spam filter). Could someone contact me at the address in my profile?

Are there any LDAP plugins that can be used with the non-enterprise versions?

Thanks in advance

Dave Tasker

]]> Anyone know what the Community Solution costs? tag:www.movabletype.org,2008:/documentation//1.5116 2008-01-31T15:16:46Z 2008-08-13T20:36:40Z I currently have the commercial version and am wondering what the Community Solution costs. Does anyone have an idea? I've been considering to build out a forum and have thought about purchasing vBulletin. I'd just hate to have my users... new2mt http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=960 I currently have the commercial version and am wondering what the Community Solution costs. Does anyone have an idea?

I've been considering to build out a forum and have thought about purchasing vBulletin. I'd just hate to have my users have separate userid's and logins for my site and forum.

]]> What are the restrictions of the GPL? tag:www.movabletype.org,2007:/documentation//1.5012 2007-12-17T20:26:06Z 2008-01-19T05:55:20Z I notice there are several license types, one of them is the GPL. I have heard there are restrictions placed on GPL code if you want to mix it with proprietary software. How do these relate to using MTOS and... Bud http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=791 I notice there are several license types, one of them is the GPL. I have heard there are restrictions placed on GPL code if you want to mix it with proprietary software. How do these relate to using MTOS and redistributing MTOS?

]]> Welcome to the Pricing and Licensing Forum tag:www.movabletype.org,2007:/documentation//1.5011 2007-12-17T19:38:04Z 2007-12-17T20:24:21Z I have created this forum to give to community a place to talk about issues having to do with Movable Type's pricing, licensing structure and more. Welcome!... Byrne Reese http://www.movabletype.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=24&id=1 I have created this forum to give to community a place to talk about issues having to do with Movable Type's pricing, licensing structure and more. Welcome!

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