Need to license free and open source software?

Question

Law in IT

The company has a question.
Employees work on licensed Windows, Office, 1C - everything has certificates, licenses, boxes, and more. Sometimes there is a need for all sorts of free programs: OO, QIP, Skype and others. All software is in the inventory under the signature of the employees and the director.
But! Do I need to have a written confirmation of the possibility of free use of programs of this class?

Answer 1

And if several programs are subject to one license (the same GPL, for example) and it has already been translated into Russian? Do you still need a separate printout and certification for each? Brad in my opinion

Answer 2

Everything is simple.
Print the license agreements mentioned when installing the software. It usually contains all the terms and conditions for using the software, as well as details of the developer(s). For all other issues, let them worry. ;)
One moment. If the license agreement is in English (For example, the GNU GPL in the original), then you will have to print it and make a paid translation certified by the translator.

Answer 3

Short version: yes.
For open source - there must be a printed and localized version of the agreement and license under which it is distributed. The translation must be certified. btw that's why in some companies they buy boxed OO from the Linux center - just because of the paper.
For free and closed - you need to read the agreement, since it is different from time to time. For example, Skype - you can install only the business version at the workplace (do not ask how they differ). And it is also necessary to have a certified translation of the persons of the agreement. In addition, some free and proprietary applications are free for private use only, you will need to purchase a license for use in the workplace.