[R] How can you buy R?

[Tuszynski, Jaroslaw W.]

On 5/19/06, J Dougherty <jwd at surewest.net> wrote:
> While there is no
> charge for R, it IS properly licensed properly licensed under the GPL.

At one company I was working for, I had to run all the licenses of all
the software I had on my machine, through the legal department.

When they read GNU Public License (GPL) their only comment was: We have
no idea what that license means. Do not touch any software using it. 

Jarek


On 5/19/06, J Dougherty <jwd at surewest.net> wrote:
>
> On Thursday 18 May 2006 14:51, Damien Joly wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > This may seem like a dumb question, but I work for an entity that is
> soon
> > converting to XP across the board, and I will lose the ability to
> install
> > software on my own.  The entity has a policy of only using software 
> > that has been purchased and "properly licensed" (whatever that
means).
> >
> > This means I will soon lose the ability to use R at work - something

> > I can't do without at this point.
> >
> > HOWEVER, I might be able to work around this policy if I can find a 
> > licensed software vendor, preferably in Canada, that sells R.
> >
> > I tried googling R vendors but was unsuccessful.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> Well, first, have you pointed out to whatever limited neurons came up 
> with that specification, that this will mean that part of your job can

> no longer be done because their specifications appear to rule out a 
> key tool?
>
> Second, R is available for windows and works quite well.  While there 
> is no charge for R, it IS properly licensed properly licensed under 
> the GPL.
> Theoretically, is system security is the actual issue, then the 
> individual in charge of software acquisition can download and install 
> it for you.  All of that should be clear and above board and shouldn't

> compromise anything unless the "entity" you work for has become 
> contractually constrained to avoid using OS ware for some obscure and 
> irrational reason.
>
> What do they actually expect to gain from this policy?
>
> The _expensive_ alternative is to have them purchase S-Plus for you.  
> If you present them with an estimated cost and l imagine they might 
> think having the BOFH download R for windows for you might be the 
> cost-effective way to go.
>
> JD
>
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