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-Excerpted on 2005/08/01 from
-http://www.mediacrypt.com/_contents/20_support/204010_faq_bus.asp :
-
-What license do I need?
-
-The non-commercial use (tests, pilot installations, private use,
-etc.) of IDEA is free of charge. If you want to use IDEA commercially,
-a license is required. Two types of licenses are available:
-
-End-User License - use of IDEA with hardware and software products
-(e.g. PGPi, etc.). Single End-User Licenses, as well as Server
-End-User Licenses for server-based applications are available.
-Single End-User Licenses are available online via our website.
-
-Product License - integration of IDEA in hardware and software
-products (e.g. smart cards, encryption applications, etc.). Different
-Product Licenses are offered for Media Broadcast (broadcasting,
-multicasting, etc.) and General IT (banking, telecom, data transfer,
-etc.) applications.
-
-When do I need a Single End-User license?
-
-A Single End-User license is needed when the IDEA executable code
-is installed once on a client or end-user device (PC, workstation,
-PDA, pager, "smart phone" or other electronic device for which the
-IDEA executable code was designed), and used by one individual/user
-at a time.
-
-When do I need a Server End-User license?
-
-A Server End-User license is needed when the IDEA executable code
-is installed once on a device and is (or can be) executed by many
-individuals/users at the same time.
-
-Can I use IDEA with the freeware program GnuPG?
-
-Yes, GnuPG contains links to include the IDEA encryption algorithm.
-Non-commercial use is authorized according to our Licensing Policy.
-If you use IDEA for commercial purposes with GnuPG you would need
-to order an End-User License. Should you need a license for a
-server-based implementation of GnuPG, then we suggest to order a
-Server End-User License.
-
-I am using GnuPG as a single user. What license do I need?
-
-In this case you need a Single End-User License. Single End-User
-Licenses can be purchased directly from our website via credit card
-(VISA/MasterCard). Alternatively you can pay by check, money order,
-or wire transfer (for a small fee).
-
-I am looking for a license for a group of users using GnuPG on a
-server. What license do I need?
-
-If you want to use IDEA commercially in a server based application
-you will need a Server End-User License. The price of the license
-depends on the number of users having access to the server-based
-application. Contact us for details.
-
-I am using PGP 2.6.3i. Do I need to purchase a license?
-
-PGP 2.6.3i may be freely used for non-commercial purposes only.
-If you want to use PGPi for commercial purposes, you need to buy
-a separate license for the IDEA algorithm used in PGP. IDEA licenses
-can be purchased directly from our website via credit card
-(VISA/MasterCard). Alternatively you can pay by check, money order,
-or wire transfer (for a small fee).
-
-What is the definition of non-commercial use of IDEA?
-
-The free use of software and/or hardware containing the algorithm
-is strictly limited to non revenue generating data transfer between
-private individuals, i.e., not serving commercial purposes. Requests
-by freeware developers to obtain a royalty-free license to spread
-an application program containing the algorithm not for commercial
-purposes must be directed to MediaCrypt.  Non-Commercial is not
-equal to non-profit. A non-profit organization using a tool for
-running its business still remains a commercial organization and
-is object to a license.
-
-What is the definition of commercial use of IDEA?
-
-Any use of IDEA commercially (in paid or free product) is object
-to a license.  Commercial Purposes' shall mean any revenue generating
-purpose including but not limited to
-
-a) using the algorithm for company internal purposes (subject to
-a Server License) b) incorporating an application software containing
-the algorithm into any hardware and/ or software and distributing
-such hardware and/or software and/or providing services related
-thereto to others (subject to a Product License).  c) using a
-product containing an application software that uses the algorithm
-not covered by an IDEA license (subject to an End-User License).
-
-Do educational institutions get a discount? Do they qualify as
-"non-commercial"?
-
-Universities using IDEA for research/education purposes, only, will
-not have to pay for licenses. If IDEA is used for administrative/internal
-tasks a license is required.