Herbert Graf <mailinglist2 <at> farcite.net> writes:

> 
> On Sat, 2006-04-15 at 12:33 -0600, blackcat wrote:
> > I am in the process of establishing a non-profit for
> > educational purposes [1].  While I was reading HG's usage
> > restrictions for his design, I found myself wondering
> > what category a non-profit falls in ?  If we make kits
> > or assembled units using HG's design and sell them at
> > cost are we in compliance ?  If we sell them for more
> > than cost are we in compliance ? ( non-profit )

<SNIP>

> As for the second, it all depends on how one interprets the word
> "commercial". A business, whether for profit or not, is "commercial" in
> my mind. I don't know what the general public would believe though.

I think it is generally understood that if an entity (for profit or not) sells 
something,- it is a commercial use.  For a non-profit, any royalties paid to 
author will be included in the cost of the product.  For a for-profit company, 
this is true too.
> 
> Basically, my pages are out there for hobbyists like many of us to learn
> about electronics/PICs. If it hadn't been for the numerous people out
> there who published similar information I'd know alot less about this
> stuff then I do! :)

Nice project, BTW. 

> 
> Interesting discussion.
> 
> TTYL
> 
Sergey Dryga



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