How do free apps work in terms of licensing?

[ElZitouni]

Hello: I run a research lab and have various number of undergraduate and graduate students using software I coded to create data, preprocess data, run experiments. I have used the open source version of live code for coding, and run a number of the Macs in my lab with an old OS so that the open source version can run.

I am now considering to upgrade the Macs and that will mean I need to recompile my software to run under the new OS.

I have checked out the new licensing options -- I am not sure at all what to use in my case. I have the idea I could use what they currently call "Apps for sale" model, to then produce free software that I license to my students, no charge.

Is that possible? Or do I still have to give them a fee per license I sell?

Or does anybody have a better idea how to best setup a research lab (non profit) in light of the new licensing model?

I am grateful for your help.

Thanks
Olli.

[stam]

I think if you distribute your app as freeware you will at some point have to sport a graphic advertising livecode in your app’s interface or some such. I don’t know if that definitely is still the case or if said badge is as yet available or enforced…