Over recent weeks I have received various e-mails and pm's regarding the charge we impose in order to allow the removal of the footer copyright notice. I am informed that this is not compliant to the true nature of open-source software. So, we're considering dropping the fee for copyright removal all together thus making PHPFusion fully open-source compliant.
I know those of you who have paid for copyright removal will want to know what we are going to do. An option we are discussing is to launch a PHPFusion Club membership scheme which will provide access to exclusive items such as high quality themes, infusions and mods produced by the development crew. We are also considering an exclusive distribution of PHPFusion itself. Those who have paid for copyright removal will be given free club membership whilst new users will be able to join for an annual fee.
Whatever happens PHPFusion development will continue as normal, whether you are a club member or not, you will always be able to download the very latest version as it becomes available. No decision has been made yet, we would however welcome any comments or questions regarding this matter.
Update: For those who dont quite understand. PHP Fusion will remain OpenSource and FREE. However a membership/club which will offer member only Infusions/Mods/Themes for a membership fee etc is being considered. Exact details have not been finalized. I should also outline that while we are not charging for copyright removal at this point, however it is still very much illegal to remove the copyright footer without permission from Digitanium. Please bare with us. Thanks.
