It may also be worth noting, that their sample screenshots also show some pictures obviously taken from Microsoft Flight Simulator X, which becomes obvious when paying attention to the blue glass cockpit screen backgrounds.
#FLIGHTGEAR SIMULATOR REVIEW PRO#
What are the differences between the two?Īs far as we have been able to make out, the only difference between FlightGear v1.9.1 and Pro Flight Simulator is a change in name throughout the software, and the fact that you have to pay for it, as well as aggressive marketing tactics, misrepresenting the offered download package as something that it clearly isn't. The GNU GPL license, under which FlightGear is released, allows reselling under certain terms. The main issue that FlightGear developers have is the misleading marketing tactics used by pro flight sim that target unsuspecting users who aren't yet familiar with FlightGear. Is it legal to sell a copy of FlightGear, whether re-branded or not? This is primarily an ethical, not a legal issue.
Yes, provided the seller is in compliance with a number of conditions detailed in the GPL. Has Pro Flight Simulator paid any money to FlightGear for the rights to the program? In fact, those interested in receiving a DVD containing FlightGear may do so through the main FlightGear website, and directly contribute to the project. No such payment is required, as FlightGear is GPL software.
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