Questions tagged [software-distribution]
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31 questions
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Software license for paid open-source app on Microsoft Store [closed]
What is the right software license to use in order to be able to sell my application, have it be open-source, and still be able to accept pull requests? I am developing a productivity/utility ...
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0 votes
1 answer
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Is it bad practice to deploy a script alongside the product?
I am working on an embedded software project, whose output is an executable which will run on a linux device, using C++. The app uses peripherals. Some kernel modules are not loaded when the system ...
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1 answer
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Updating a distributed backend and keep track of compatible releases for Electron app + Webserver (PHP + MySQL )
Currently i'm working on a small platform with a simple client-server model and will soon go in a closed beta with a launching customer. In essence it's an Electron application which is mostly used ...
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1 vote
3 answers
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Software release, is it ok to skip version numbers?
So we have a code base that gradle builds into 3 different targets for 3 different clients that are from a business perspective completely separate. To simplify our release workflow, we have opted to ...
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1 vote
0 answers
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How to create a licensing system for a software
I'm building a chrome extension that I would like to offer for free for a given trial period and then the users buys a registration key on our website for a forever version . I've built software ...
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-2 votes
1 answer
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"parallel construction" vs agree-to-EULA-before-download
There's this application whose official website requires that people provide their email and agree to a EULA before they send you a download link. The EULA forbids redistribution and publication of ...
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3 votes
5 answers
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Java desktop app with mysql database
I'm currently in the process of learning Java and swing and in doing so am trying to create a desktop app. As part of this app I have set up a mysql database which the app is connected to, however I'...
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2 votes
1 answer
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Feasible to keep work to a minimum for distribution purposes?
I'm faced with image manipulation requirements for a mobile app I wish to develop that I could quite easily (or 'easier', at least) implement in C# or javascript, as it's what I'm most familiar with. ...
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