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What does the definition of 'Application' mean in this context? #254

Open MichaelBiscuit opened 5 years ago

MichaelBiscuit commented 5 years ago

For the answer to this question: Can I sell things I print from Windows, say a book, report, t-shirts or crafts that use fonts that come with Windows? Unless you are using an application that is specifically licensed for home, student or non-commercial use, we do not restrict you from selling the things you print and make using the Windows-supplied fonts.

What is the word 'application' referring to? Is it referring to different versions of Windows or is it referring to some other kind of application that a person could use to actually print with. To be honest, I would find it hard to believe stopping someone from printing any font would be enforceable since only the code of a font is copyrightable, but in a physical form it isn't.


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JaykeBird commented 5 years ago

I'd believe it to mean the program or software you're using to create whatever it is you're creating (i.e. Photoshop, Microsoft Office, etc.). Some of these programs have versions with a special limitation that only allow it to be used for home/non-commercial purposes, such as the Home & Student version of Office. You'll wanna check on your own end if you have the home/non-commercial version, or a version that allows commercial use.