[cc-community] Is CC right for me and my project?
drew Roberts
zotz at 100jamz.com
Wed Oct 11 05:53:52 EDT 2006
On Wednesday 11 October 2006 12:02 am, Jeremy Davis wrote:
> I've created a spreadsheet file which is a flat rate pricing guide for
> Service & Repair contractors (such as plumbers, heating & air
> conditioning techs, electricians, etc.) so that they can better price
> their service call tasks, instead of using a time & material basis.
> The reason for this (besides me using it in my business) is all other
> pre-made flat rate pricing systems are propriety, and they cost a lot
> (something a very small business man like me cannot afford). My
> questions is, since this is simply a spreadsheet file, and not a
> program, or a specifically copyright type of work, is this something
> that I can release under the CC? Or is this not the type of work that
> the CC is made or applicable for? I plan to release both a template
> for this file, and another file already populated with tasks specific
> to HVAC businesses. Thanks in advance!
My first take without a lot of thought is that there are probably calculations
going on in that spreadsheet and it is more like an interpreted program with
the spreadsheet program serving as the language interpreter.
If that thinking holds then the GPL would be fine.
>
> Jeremy
all the best,
drew
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