logon section

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hi

just to let everyone know, we'll be starting to moderate the logon section much like the wallpaper section. the results probably won't be quite as stringent, but will be somewhere in the same neighborhood. just as an example, the majority of 'straight-off' photos won't make posting, though some exceptional ones still would. as always, submissions must be the original work of the submitter, unless express written permission is included.

thanks
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ok, just looked at the logons and spotted a rip on the first site.

eRic by O Belenenses https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?authorid=367702

is ripping this artwork by Jake Parker (agent44) http://www.agent44.net/artwork/eric2.jpg

Jake´s website: http://www.agent44.net
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
how are the policies on Linux artwork that was released under the GPL? modifying and redistribution is allowed by the GPL but still requires credit given to the original author.
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Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
how about the GPL thing? as i said above, redistributing and modifying is allowed, but still requires credit. also the derivative artwork needs to be put under the GPL as well.
link to the GNU Public License: http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html

the Linux logon by Jesse https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?authorid=13155

is using a penguin by Everaldo Coelho http://www.everaldo.com/crystal/

there is no credit, neither in the description nor in a readme file. also there is neither a mention of the GPL nor a copy of the GPL included in the downloadable file.

i mean, i know Everaldho´s fantastic work, but millions of others don´t. so Everaldho in my eyes needs to get the credit he deserves, especially if he is so kind and gives away his art free to modify. it´s the law as well.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sorted, moshi...

Thanks for the heads up...
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Here's 3 you may want to check out.....they all appear to be the same logon uploaded under different names.

https://www.wincustomize.com/window.asp?Cmd=COMMENTS&Lib=26&SkinID=453

https://www.wincustomize.com/window.asp?Cmd=COMMENTS&Lib=26&SkinID=447

https://www.wincustomize.com/window.asp?Cmd=COMMENTS&Lib=26&SkinID=444
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i think the problem with those is that the author has used the same filename for all the different previews :/