Apache OpenOffice Distribution FAQ

I want to become an Apache OpenOffice distributor. What do I need to know?

Please see the Distributor Best Practices for overall requirements.

What type of support does Apache OpenOffice provide for distributors?

We have a Distributor listing on this web site. Please see the How to Get Listed in the Distributor page for instructions.

What do I need to know about the OpenOffice License?

Version 3.4, named Apache OpenOffice 3.4 and distributed by the Apache Software Foundation, uses Apache license, Apache License v2. More about this license and how this license applies to various scenarios can be found on the Apache License and Distribution FAQ page.

Versions 3.0, beta to 3.3, named OpenOffice.org 3.3, etc., used the GNU Lesser General Public License v3, LGPL.

You should comply with the terms of these licenses for any distribution you undertake.

Can I let my clients download your software and use your logo on my website or other distribution media?

Please see the Apache OpenOffice Trademarks page for more information about the "Apache OpenOffice" and "OpenOffice.org" trademarks and what you need to do to use them. Also, please review information which applies to older OpenOffice.org logos and icons on the OpenOffice wiki.

I want to link to your product/page. Will you partner with me and link to mine?

Due to the number of potential distributors of Apache OpenOffice, this is not feasible. We are hopeful that well-known search engines will be able to find your "packaging" or "distribution" with minimal effort.

Can I distribute OpenOffice on a CD, or from my website and call it something else?

Generally, no. If such a need arises for whatever reason, please contact the Apache OpenOffice PMC.

Can I distribute OpenOffice and use my company's name with it?

If you, as company ABC, wish to distribute OpenOffice on a CD with a label "ABC OpenOffice", the answer is "no". This would be a trademark use violation. This is covered in the Apache License version 2 document under section 6. Trademarks .

You could use wording such as "ABC's Office Suite Powered by Apache OpenOffice" as an alternative. Please contact the Apache OpenOffice development list with additional questions about this type of use.

I still have questions, what should I do?

Please contact the Apache OpenOffice PMC.