Pismo File Mount Licensing
The PFM Developer Kit has an unrestrictive open license. It can be
used free of charge to build commercial and non-commercial software
that uses PFM technology.
Commercial and non-commercial software developers can choose to
require their users to install the
Pismo File Mount Audit Package (PFMAP).
In this case no special licensing arrangement and associated fees are
required. The PFMAP intaller can not be automated as the user must
see and agree to the PFMAP license.
Software developers can make special licensing arrangements to allow
PFM to be directly integrated with their software. This eliminates
the need for the user to separately install PFMAP, as well as provides
for contracted developer and user support.
The cost for special licensing is negotiated on a per case basis,
based on expected support overhead and volume. For a low volume
commercial application, fees will be in the ballpark of a few thousand
US dollars per year. For very low volume applications lower pricing
can be negotiated. For high volume commercial software, or if
exclusivity is required, fees will be higher.
Special PFM licensing is not available with non-recurring fees.
For comparison, any Windows file system technology license that has
time or version limited updates and support will require periodic
re-licensing, and so in effect has recurring fees. Non-recurring fee
licenses do not fit the required support model. File system related
products on the Windows platform will require occasional updates, at
least to support new releases of Windows and to address compatibility
issues with 3rd party software.
Other Pismo Technic Inc. Services
Priority Support is available for
commercial in-house projects that utilize PFM or other Pismo Technic
Inc. technologies. This provides for priority developer and user
support in cases where special licensing for PFM is not otherwise
necessary.
Customization of PFM and other Pismo Technic Inc. technologies is
available in exchange for non-recurring engineering fees.
Pismo Technic Inc. takes on some contract work related to our areas
of expertise.
Contact
For more information regarding licensing, support, custom
modifications, and contract work, contact:
Joe Lowe
phone: +1 503 206 2541
e-mail: joe.lowe@pismotechnic.com
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