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1. Who owns the copyright to Mambo?
The copyright to the Mambo brand and logo is held by Mambo Foundation,
a non profit corporation organized under the laws of Australia and run
by the membership. Copyrights in the code are owned by the authors. You
should be aware that under the GPL who holds the copyright to the code
bears little relation to the use of the code. The terms of the GPL,
rather than copyright law, spell out how the code may be used,
modified, and distributed.
2. Are there any restrictions to your use of Mambo?
The GNU GPL grants you the freedom to use the software for whatever purpose you see fit.
3. May I charge money to distribute Mambo?
The GPL allows everyone the freedom to do this. The right to charge
money to distribute Mambo is part of the definition of "free" software.
When people think of "selling software", they usually imagine doing it
the way most companies do it, making the software 'proprietary' rather
than free. So to avoid ambiguity, you may charge to distribute the
software and any other service you provide along the way. You may not
charge for the software itself. Remember if someone pays your fee, the
GPL also gives him or her the freedom to pass on the software with or
without a fee.
4. May I remove "powered by Mambo, Copyright Mambo Foundation” from the footer?
Yes you can, although, we would hope that you would retain it to help spread the word about Mambo.
5. May I remove the "copyright" statements from the source code to Mambo?
No, you must keep all copyright notices and credits in the source code.
6. Does the GPL mean that my web site content is also GPL?
No. The copyright and license of Mambo does not cover the content that
you create. Using Mambo does not place any restrictions, legally, on
the license or copyright you use for the content of your web site.
7. I have modified Mambo for my own web site. Do I have to release these modifications?
The GPL permits anyone to make a modified version for their own use
without the requirement to distribute it or pass on those changes to
others.
8. I have made a modification (hack) to the Mambo core code. Do I have to release it under the GPL?
If you chose to distribute your modifications to others it must be
released under the same terms that you received the original code. So
your modifications must be released under the GPL. You may of course in
this case modify the headers for the source code to include your own
copyright statement after the original copyright statements. If you do
so, you must clearly annotate in the source code your amendments,
changes or additions.
9. I have written a Component, Module, Template for Mambo. Do I have to release it under the GPL?
No. The GPL allows you to write your own extensions for Mambo and to
release those extensions under whatever license you choose.
10.
I have written a Component, Module, Template for Mambo and released it
under the GPL and I charge a fee for it, but web site X is giving it
away for free! Is that right?
Remember if someone pays your
fee, the GPL also gives him or her the freedom to pass on the software
with or without a fee because the GNU GPL license must go along with
the distribution of the software.
11. May I purchase a copy of Mambo, which has the copyright statements removed?
No. Some GPL products are distributed that way (often called “dual licensing”) but Mambo is not.
12. I believe someone is in breach of the GPL, what should I do?
We would ask you to report it, but please first check all the facts before you send an e-mail to us at:
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13. Who has the power to enforce the GNU GPL license of Mambo?
Only the copyright holder, Mambo Foundation, has the power to do this.
If the Mambo Development Team finds, or is made aware of, a breach of
the GPL, they will report it to the Foundation for them to take any
necessary action.
14.
Web site X is using or offering my non-GPL Component, Module, Template
without my permission, or in breach of its license, can you help me?
Whilst this is not within the remit or responsibility of Mambo, we are
willing to act as intermediaries in this on your behalf. In most cases
these situations arise out of simple misunderstandings and can be
settled amicably. You should e-mail full details to
.
15. What about translations of Mambo? Who owns those?
All translation files, as they are derived works of the original Mambo files, are licensed under the GNU/GPL.
DISCLAIMER
This document refers to the software program Mambo, Version 4.x and all
subsequent versions, released under the GNU General Public License and
copyrighted Mambo Foundation.
This document is subject to additions, modifications and other changes at any time without notice.
A
lawyer has not prepared this document. You should consult a lawyer
experienced in copyright, licensing and intellectual property for
clarification.
This is a real-world description for an IT manager. The description itself is several years old, but 95% of it is still appropriate for today.
ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Networking
◦Assists in the planning and implementation of additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting regional infrastructure. ◦Implements network security at the regional level as established by corporate Security Director. ◦Oversees the administration and maintenance of the company's infrastructure, and directs more junior Innovators when necessary. ◦Oversees the administration of the company's WAN. Telephony
◦Manages and develops upgrades to the company's telephone system at the regional level. ◦Oversees all telephone changes, including routing for seating assignments. Training & Lab Maintenance
◦Oversees the administration and maintenance of computer stations and software for company training programs and the Learning Studio and provides additional support if necessary. Internal Systems
◦Oversees troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and provides expert support when necessary. ◦Works with project teams to help implement Internal Systems. Help Desk Administration
◦Oversees all help desk activities at the regional level. ◦Responds to escalated help desk issues. ◦Oversees the administration and maintenance of our tracking software. ◦Interacts with internal clients on all levels to help resolve IT-related issues and provides answers in a timely manner. Asset Management
◦Builds and maintains vendor relationships and manages the purchase of hardware and software products. ◦Manages the purchasing of all software, hardware and other IT supplies at the regional level. ◦Ensures that company assets are maintained responsibly.
CAREER PATH CORE COMPETENCIES Communication
◦Facilitates team meetings effectively. ◦Holds regular status meetings with team. ◦Keeps team well informed of changes within the organization and general Etensity news. ◦Effectively communicates relevant IT-related information to superiors. ◦Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. ◦Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. ◦Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. ◦Relays relevant IT-related information to the company in a timely manner. Management
◦Initiates and implements improvements in all areas of IT responsibility. ◦Serves as main point of contact on all IT-related matters for the office assigned. ◦Responds/acts on upper-management direction . ◦Identifies and provides standards for gathering information for use in trend analysis and reports information to company management.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES Leadership
◦Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor. ◦Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests. ◦Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence. ◦Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change . ◦Manages the process of innovative change effectively. ◦Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices. Teamwork
◦Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions. ◦Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. ◦Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. ◦Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. ◦Mitigates team conflict and communication problems. ◦Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office. Client Management
◦Manages day-to-day internal client interaction ◦Sets and manages internal client expectations. ◦Communicates effectively with internal clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. ◦Continually seeks opportunities to increase internal client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Innovator Development
◦Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels. ◦Helps team execute career development plans. ◦Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by Etensity. ◦Trains other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs. ◦Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company. ◦Challenges fellow Innovators to progress toward their professional development goals. Internal Operations
◦Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. ◦Leads internal teams/task forces ◦Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner. ◦Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate. ◦Complies with and helps to enforce standard Etensity policies and procedures.
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