JomSocial Going GPL

Posted by: irwan on May 12, 2010  

In keeping with our commitment to freedom, flexibility and openness, we are pleased to announce that the next version of JomSocial (1.8) will be completely 'open' and available under the GNU GPL license. We are confident that JomSocial users everywhere and the entire open source community will benefit greatly from this gesture and we're glad that we can fully align our hard work with the core values of Joomla and the open source community.
So, what does this change mean to our business model? Essentially, JomSocial is now subscription-based GPL software. Paying customers are now our VIP 'subscribers' and will have annual access to our latest builds, latest bug fixes and privileged access to our support forums. Nothing else changes.

Our valued customers, erm 'subscribers,' will still continue to receive our prompt customer support, regular JomSocial updates and our full commitment to growth & innovation--just as they are used to receiving. 

And by going GPL, we are also allowing other developers around the world to view our code and offer their input on how we can make Jomsocial even better. 

JomSocial, Joomla social extension, hopes this move will further strengthen the bond with the community, open up new possibilities and contribute to the growth of JomSocial and Joomla development.

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lymi
lymi
June 30, 2010
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On the home page says that JomSocial now version 1.8.2 is , but I still have to pay. When is it really free?
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avanzaxxi
avanzaxxi
June 22, 2010
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Now we have the 1.8 version, but we have to pay for it.... what happened with GNU GPL license????
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G.+
June 16, 2010
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... that is just great!
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Doctortrips
June 13, 2010
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I have a bigger question, why does JomSocial not make the necessary changes to make it easier for the user to use?

Like being able to comment on the main activity page? Update the activity stream when a user comments on a wall post? Move the wall on a users profile to the first item rather the last?

After using it for a year, hopelessly loosing faith in the product. We have 17K registered members on our site, but no one is talking because it is not intuitive.

Jomsocial, stop developing new things and fix the things you already built, please?
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leuS
June 01, 2010
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I can't wait for it! I'm new at Joomla and I wanted to try Jomsocial for free in my web at first. Do you know when will it be able yet?
Thanks a lot, you're the best!
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Curv
May 25, 2010
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I just wanted to ask when Jomsocial 1.8 Stable is set to release? Cannot wait to get this great script under GPL!!
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SteveDB
SteveDB
May 23, 2010
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What are the benefits for someone who has just paid out for a five site licence?
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fuqaha
fuqaha
May 24, 2010
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As mentioned in my replies below, official support is only provided for subscribers. In your case, you will be able to receive support for all your 5 domains.
Plus, license holders will use a commercial variant for flowplayer which does not have watermark in them.
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Leonardo Frank
May 19, 2010
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GReat NEws for the comunity!
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Miro Mitov
Miro Mitov
May 16, 2010
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sorry, but whats the difference between the VIP subscribers and subscribers? One set pay for updates, one set doesn't??? Thats what you have said at least...

''VIP Subscribers will have ANNUAL access to our latest builds... etc"
"Subscribers will still continue to receive .... regular JomSocial updates"

Sorry, but there is no difference... no point of renewing my license if there are no clear benefits!
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fuqaha
fuqaha
May 19, 2010
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Thanks for bringing this up. Official support will be provided for VIP users, on one license per domain basis. VIP users may install in numerous domains, but support is only given for one specific domain.
Regular users will not receive any support, and will use a free version of flowplayer (checkout my other replies below) which has an overlay.
VIP users will be able to download a commercial variant of flowplayer which they can skin to their liking.
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fuqaha
fuqaha
May 19, 2010
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*oops: on one domain per license, instead of the other way round.
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Meriza
Meriza
May 17, 2010
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By subscribers we mean, VIP paid subscribers. Sorry if that wasn't clear enough for you.
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rodrigobruno6
May 16, 2010
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exelente noticia!!!! mas que eso! es increible!!! por fin JomSocial piensa en todos!!! :D :D :D
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Samuel35
May 15, 2010
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Excelente noticia!!
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Kim
Kim
May 13, 2010
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Great news!!
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Jazzi
Jazzi
May 13, 2010
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Nice to see JomComment hasn't been abandoned - I look forward to a new version, and a new MyBlog would be great too! :)
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Dan Cogliano
Dan Cogliano
May 13, 2010
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I see 1.7 is in beta. Will this be 1.8 when released, or will we be waiting for another version after 1.7 is released?
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fuqaha
fuqaha
May 14, 2010
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We are now using odd number for beta versions, and even number for Stable versions. So 1.7.x Beta IS 1.8.x Stable.
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joomlablogger
joomlablogger
May 12, 2010
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So that also means that you now can buy one license and use it for multiple domains?
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Burzum
May 13, 2010
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Basically yes. However the guys will probably provide support for one domain only (per purchase).
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Burzum
May 12, 2010
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So, does it mean the video player will no longer need license key?
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fuqaha
fuqaha
May 12, 2010
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http://flowplayer.org/download/index.html
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fuqaha
fuqaha
May 12, 2010
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Flowplayer Free version will be used. As mentioned in flowplayer.org, the free version will have a flowplayer overlay when viewed full-screen.
Subscribers will be able to download commercial version of flowplayer through their download page.
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Burzum
May 12, 2010
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Thank you for the update. That is great news!!!
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Proyectorugby
May 12, 2010
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Congratulations for this decision, sure it help you in growing and became the leader as community building component, celebrate it!!!!
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Jazzi
Jazzi
May 12, 2010
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It's nice to be taken completely by surprise once in a while! :) I'll continue to be a VIP user of JS, but the idea of a fresh injection of coding talent is an exciting one... It's a brave step to take, but I believe everybody will be better off for it. :)
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Sinisa
Sinisa
May 12, 2010
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Yeah, nothing change except the fact that youre going to be listed on JED now, which is indeed a marketing decision. Good one :)
Thanks.
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moyo
May 12, 2010
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waoooo, jomsocial its a great software... testing joomla comment
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moyo
May 12, 2010
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replay option is fantastic... very usefull and great design
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moyo
May 12, 2010
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again, when this version of jomcomment will be ready ????? IM CRAZY FOR that...
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fuqaha
fuqaha
May 12, 2010
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Heard shortly after 1.8.x is released. ;)
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