Pricing and Licensing

How do ProNet Licensees Get Current Versions of Movable Type?

2011-08-29T06:59:02Z

SixApart Japan has apparently lost all of my licenses in their move to their new online license management site. The old TypePad/TypeKey system was a bit dated, but at least my information was always there. I've had to rummage through e-mail archives to find evidence of my purchases. It took days of back and forth with SA who finally gave me one of my Commercial licenses, while still claiming they could find none of my information.

Like many of you, I took advantage of one of the free commercial ProNet licenses that SixApart gave to the community (5 users/unlimited blogs). SixApart Japan has apparently never heard of this arrangement and is telling me to "ask ProNet" for my license. How are we supposed to keep these licenses under this new system if the new SA doesn't recognize them? I have a bunch of sites running on my ProNet licensed copy of MovableType, but I can't get the latest upgrade because my license has disappeared.

Note: This entry was originally called "ProNet licenses being abandoned by SixApart?

which license?

2011-06-05T01:19:59Z

Hi, I would like to build a site promoting artists (illustrators) but not directly selling anything, though you could say it sells services (it does not mention selling services, only shows images but it's assumed they are for hire). The artists on it would link to their sites or stores. Would this be the blogger license or the enterprise license? Also, if I use the Open Source (I don't know if I have the skills--have not looked at it), could that be used for this group?

Separate question--can you use the Open Source version for commercial projects such as selling a book?

If not, then which license would be the right one? What if it's an author's blog that links to places that sell their book but doesn't sell the book directly? What if they do sell the book directly on their blog--is that the enterprise license?

Thanks.

MT Pro v. Open Source

2011-03-07T22:11:52Z

A couple of quick questions about MT pro v. open source.

1. Is the license fee a one-time fee, or is it per annum?

2. Does MT Pro offer support services unique to the paid license app?

Thanks!

Features w/License

2010-11-12T16:42:16Z

I've seen it posted in some responses that not all features of MT are available with the open source version. When I look at the product comparison, there is no mention of product features.

I just learned that, as a sole proprietor, I'm not required to purchase a license. However, depending on what features are withheld from MTOS, I might go the distance anyway. Could someone provide a list?

This is assuming I ever get it working...

Movable Type 5.0 - Enterprise

2010-10-09T01:48:25Z

Does anyone know if an enterprise version is planned for 5.0 sometime soon?

Movable Type Sales

2010-05-28T02:33:53Z

Hello,

I am interested in using MT5 to run a niche web magazine. I will be needing Movable Type's design services as well as their installation and general support services and insight. I've emailed Movable Type Sales several times with their web form but I haven't heard anything back. Could someone contact me at my email address?

Thank you,
Tom Kline

Licensing for government community site

2010-03-22T21:01:00Z

Hello,

I'm planning to use MT to build a community within the site of an Italian Government site. What license to apply? Can I use community module on MTOS?

Thanks

Custom main index page

2010-02-08T00:56:49Z

On February 2nd of 2010. I posted a question concerning Custom Main Index Page. It had to do with how does one replace the default MT 5's index page with one's own custom template.

Well, I would first like to thank all who replied to my question. I came across the answer through one of my first message replies. The answer he had is that it would come to me through trial and error. My question before the Custom Main Index Page, was quite lengthy.

I set out to try as many different angles as I could, using the directions posted on Roll Your Own, with plenty of modifications, after several attempts, to no avail, I had a hunch while running one morning. I tried it out later on in the day, and it worked. I have now set-up the archives template and entries along of course with my index page all to my custom templates.

It was interesting and fun, yet at times like alot of good things we strive for, a bit frustrating at times.

Once again thanks to all who tried there best to help me. Perhaps I could assist someone out there who is attempting the same task.

The site www.ralopez.com

Richard

Custom main index page

2010-02-02T23:44:22Z

Hello,

Does anyone out there know how to replace the default main index page on MT 5 with a customized index template? I changed plenty of default MT tags to suit my needs and to work with my custom style sheet. The instructions on the Roll Your Own page are not very clear to me.

Thanks
Richard

Movable Type Support Package: 1 Year for $99.95

2010-01-22T23:47:12Z

Has someone who purchased this support package share their experience with it?

What all is included? Are more online resources made available, beyond the publicly accessible documentation?

I am thinking about making a purchase as I have been having trouble getting some answers to questions on the forums.

which license, help please.

2010-01-07T01:07:17Z

Hi,

I want to setup a website for my band using MT5. However I'm uncertain as to which license to use, as technically we are an organised group. We don't seem to fit into any of the exemptions from he business license i.e this isn't going to be a one man Blog, -
I want to use the new CMS features of MT5, I don't even know if we will ever use the blogging aspect at all.

so this line from the FAQ under "Which MT license is right for me?"

'If you are a person who blogs, then the Blogger license is for you '

is concerning me.

From what I understand from reading the post by Byrne Reese on Aug 13

http://forums.movabletype.org/2008/08/in-movable-type-pro-what-const.html

a blogger licence for MT Pro is sufficient so long as you are not incorporated, which we are not. I just wanted to clarify if this is still the current situation? can someone of authority confirm this?

Thanks

MediaTemple monthly fee for MovableType?

2010-01-03T15:10:21Z

I need an explanation, how come MediaTemple charges $5.95 per month for MovableType? Isn't MovableType a free software any individual can install on their server? How is it different getting MovableType from SixApart or doing it yourself? It doesn't make sense. I've had MovableType for 2 years now on my MediaTemple grid server and have paid $71.4 a year, I rarely use it at all since I put up my blog, but not sure if I do need their support because they do not even upgrade the MovableType version on my server, as in it doesn't need day to day or month to month attention, unless I initiate a request to upgrade it doesn't happen on its own. Is anyone else with MediaTemple paying to have MovableType on their server? Is anyone not paying? I think $71.4 a year is too expensive anyway.
Thanks.

Support Features and Contact Periord

2009-12-02T11:50:22Z

I have put a couple of quote requests for Movable Type Enterprise edition license over the past 1 week but no one has contacted me yet? Normally how much time they take to contact you? I am outside US as well. Plus can enterprise edition give us special features like giving an option to users to select default language of blog as Arabic?

Blogger license for more than one author

2009-09-11T06:45:12Z

Hi, from the wording of the description of the blogger license I can't figure out if I can use the blogger license for a non-commercial blog that has more than 1 author. The blog I'm building will have about 5 authors in the beginning and may grow a little more after a while. It won't have ads and will not be about marketing anything at all, it will just have reviews written by amateurs for fun. Can I use the blogger license for it without worries?

Author/Community Confusion

2009-08-06T10:38:50Z

I have MT4.3 Pro with a 5 author licence. I would like to create a community blog i.e. a blog where any authorised member of the community can post an article on a single community blog. Is this possible under the terms of the licence or am I restricted to just 5 authors (i.e. a "community" of just 5)?

In addition to the community blog, I intend to have 2 or 3 classic (single author) blogs. Does my licence allow me to do this? If not, could I do it with the Open Source option?