I had seen a similar thread on digital signage the other day. someone said they heard something from someone in Adobe Legal, and they paraphrased it. Sorry, I don't know enough to meaningfully reply.
Whatever Linux 'invented' has nothing to do with whether or not this practice is right or wrong.ĭevelopers (aka The Basement) are wanting to start projects for these Open Screen Devices yet they are worried they are breaking legal documentation and could be sued.īottom line: Adobe needs to update their EULA or renege on their Open Screen Project. Linux and vendors invented this model.ĭecemat 11:29 you ever heard the phrase, "Just because someone else is doing it does not make it right"? This is common business model that have been used for years. Open Source for all devices yet you need a license for digital signage?Īdobe, hear our plea! Clear this hypocrisy up please! We have been told - in no uncertain terms, by Adobe legal themselves - that if you want to use an Adobe-provided Flash player for digital signage, you HAD to license it from one of their special licensing agents, regardless of operating system, size of screen, or any other factor. In the comments of the post you will notice that Bill Gerba, of WireSpring states: Even ' Expert Digital Signage Consulting' is confused. including mobile.Īfter a quick Google search, it seems I am not the only one confused. The 10.1 EULA states that you need to contact Adobe Licensing for more information on obtaining a license on non-PC devices. The press release states that Flash 10.1 is going to be geared for desktop AND mobile. Flash is only for the PC, otherwise do no pass go, do not collect 200 dollars. Everyone use Flash Everywhere! Yeah Flash! (Source: Flash Player 10.1 End user License Agreement) You will not use any Adobe Runtime on any non-PC device or with any embedded or device version of any operating system." They go on to list mobile, digital signage, TV, etc, as examples. Adobe leads Open Screen Project initiative to "Enable consumers to engage with rich Internet experiences seamlessly across any device, anywhere". But follow me on this one and see if this makes sense to you:ġ.