From: Ken Michel (michelangelo46_at_h...)
Date: 2001-06-20 16:31:24
The solution to this question is simple. As the software developer
you maintain copyright to your software. If you want to give
individuals a free license to use the software or even make it
shareware, that is your choice. You can at the same time require a
different level of software license for commercial use of your
software requiring the commercial user to pay in any way you choose,
either a one time licensing fee or a per customer royalty or ...
Ken Michel
Senior Software Engineer
Technology Management Group, Inc.
--- In buildcheapeeg_at_yahoogroups.com, "frans smith" <f.smith_at_c...> wrote:
> Agree, but whe would not be allowed by BCIA to practice BFB.
> They would not accept us, unless whe would have an relevant
> graduation.
> While at the same time those BCIA members did NOT HAVE
> TO INVEST in software--- at the same time MAKING MONEY
> OUT OF OUR FREE SOFTWARE.
> Besids, FDA thinks different..........
> So, are whe then working for BCIA member ??????
> They should pay the regular price for professional software
> (not so cheap).
> A basic software yes, but i would not give free software for
> use in clinical situations.
> Frans
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Psytrix Yahoo
> To: buildcheapeeg_at_yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 2:58 PM
> Subject: [buildcheapeeg] SW : kernel" or minimum software driver
for free
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> We should provide at least a "kernel" or minimum software
driver for free (
> and basic model too );
> and let it well with good documentation to encourage the
development of a bigger number of SW in the Download Software
Website ;
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: frans smith
> To: buildcheapeeg_at_yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 6:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [buildcheapeeg] Fw: LEG AL Fw: [biofbp]
Biofeedback Laws
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> error,
> software for prof. machine must NOT be free.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: frans smith
> To: buildcheapeeg_at_yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 1:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [buildcheapeeg] Fw: LEG AL Fw: [biofbp]
Biofeedback Laws
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> hi all,
> Cannot follow (my american is not that good)
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> Does this mean no one may practice biofeedback ?
> If so, whats so good about it ?
> It would be better to make it possible for everyone to
> follow courses in BFB, as wel to becom educated in bfb
> to become a practionar. without having a master degree first.
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> What going on with Linda Kirk ? anyone knows, i guess
> she's against the idea that biofeedback is accessable for
> everyone.
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> Most people in america can not afford BFB/NFB teatment.
> If it is not legal to own bfb/nfb then they must find a
practionar
> and if they cannot afford it they must take drugs ???
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> If this is so, should whe from Build Cheap EEG realy do so.
> I mean, the practionars will be able to buy RS232 for a price
> lower than the cost for one consult !!!!!
> So people who need BFB (in usa) cannot have a machine.
> Or perhaps under guidance of a health professional.
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> I think whe could build a low-cost machine, when i have Joergs
> prototype i will be spending a lot of time in software
writting.
> I would like software to be free for everyone.
> But i think it is not wise to do so. In fact.
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> The machine with "medical approvement" should not be sold
> "cheap". Also software cannot be free (neurogames/dataaq.)
> This machine should be called EEG.
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> For others the machine should be for education purpose only.
> In the desig there must be a different so as to make sure that
> software cannot run on both machines. Free software is for
> the cheap machine, where as software for the prof.machine
> must be free.
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> Build Cheap EEG must ask why building a low cost machine.
> To make it possible for every one to have a machine ?
> Don't forget the work being done for free.
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> ps. i am not saying that a consult would not be effective, but
> every one especially in the USA must be free to choose and to
> buy such a machine.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Psytrix Yahoo
> To: buildcheapeeg_at_yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 12:27 AM
> Subject: [buildcheapeeg] Fw: LEG AL Fw: [biofbp]
Biofeedback Laws
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan Strohmeyer, Ph.D.
> To: biofbp_at_y...
> Cc: psyphy_at_L...
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 7:09 PM
> Subject: [biofbp] Biofeedback Laws
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> The news is good:
> In New York, The Biofeedback and Behavioral Health
Practitioners Guild was
> successful in removing language from the Psychologists
Scope of Practice
> Bill (A7627) that would effectively make it illegal for
others to practice
> biofeedback. This bill is scheduled for a vote soon. The
removal of
> biofeedback should not effect the outcome.
>
> In Texas, we also supported Lynda Kirk's Bill which
passed the
> Legislature.
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> Alan J Strohmayer, Ph. D.
> Senior Fellow B.C.I.A.
> Chief of the Biofeedback Service
> North Shore Univ. Hosp- NYU Sch Med
> Manhasset,NY 11030
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