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Old 07-01-2009, 10:36 PM
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On my blog I "Usually" don't link to other sites to download the stuff however I download the stuff like Icons, Fonts...etc first and then upload on my server and give a link to download that file.

Here is the example post: http://www.decentweblog.com/free-fon...ional-designs/

The fonts I downloaded are obviously available for FREE on different websites, but I didn't give the link to those sites.

What I am doing is called "Re-Distribution"?? which many websites don't allow for their free stuff. But I am not saying anywhere that these fonts are MY property, I am just collecting different things and compile them in one file for my readers.

Is it OK or I should give a link to the original authors?
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Old 09-01-2009, 04:07 AM
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I think you should give a link to the original authors, because they way the fonts are appearing on your blog it looks like they are yours.

You can bundle all the fonts in one file, but IMO you should mention who is the original author/owner of those fonts.
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Old 16-01-2009, 08:32 AM
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I have removed the direct download link and now giving credits to the original authors
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If the license for you to use it does not allow you to redistribute them, you are violating the law. Without express written permission (such as a license) you are unable to do that without putting yourself at risk of being sued. Also, it is not sufficient to merely place a link back to the original author (again, unless the license states that)
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Old 27-05-2009, 07:58 AM
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It's always good to give credits to the original author
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Old 27-05-2009, 10:56 PM
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Do both. Have a link to where you found them, and then have a link to download it directly. Even if you're not claiming it as your own, it's assumed so unless stated otherwise.
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I own 2 freeware sites yesitsfree.co.uk and security4free.co.uk on both of these sites I link to the owners download/url. I only host downloads for the software that the owners request me to or their sites have gone off line.

If the icons that you are hosting have a freeware licence look to see if you are allowed to distribute it most freeware does.

But You should always put a link to the owners/authors site.


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But if the contents are totally free then I think we can host the stuffs.
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But if the contents are totally free then I think we can host the stuffs.
You can only host it if the owner/author allows, be careful.
Make sure you give credit where it belongs.
People usually give free stuff to get people to their sites, most things have licences.
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