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### Can I get the source code of TWiki?

- TWiki is open source software. The Perl CGI source code, default templates and web pages are available for free and can be used under the terms of GPL (GNU General Public License). The installation package is a ZIP file for all platforms; the installation notes contain platform specific instructions.
- Types of software releases:
  1. Alpha and Beta releases for co-developers and Beta testers:
     Latest versions on the leading (bleeding?) edge. Released frequently.
     Current release: TWiki 03 Aug 2002 or later.
  2. Production releases for users: Stable releases, less frequent then Beta.
     Current release: TWiki 01 Dec 2001.
- You can request the source by filling out below form. Why this form?
  - We use the data to see trends of where TWiki will be used most likely. Based on that we will set priorities for new features. You as a user will benefit from that. We are also looking forward to hear your feedback after you deploy the platform
  - Privacy Statement: We (the core team of TWiki) will use submitted data for TWiki purposes only, and will not sell or give it away. We may contact you from time to time for TWiki related news. We are taking reasonable measures to protect the data on the server.

### Request the TWiki source:

> ** First & last name: |
> ** Email address: |
> ** Your WikiName: |
> ** Company name: (N/A if not applicable) |
> ** Company URL: (or department URL) |
> ** Country: |
> ** Intended use of TWiki: | Study and experimentation Install behind a firewall Install on a publicly accessible server Other :
> Intended URL: (if public) |
> Server OS: |
> Web server: |
> ** Send me TWiki source: | Stable production release(s) only
> Alpha/Beta releases as well as production releases (for co-developer or Beta testers actively participating in the TWiki development.)
> ** Notify of new TWiki versions? | Yes No
> ** Where did you hear about TWiki? |
> Comments: |
> | (Fields marked ** are required) NOTE: Request takes about one minute, do not interrupt.

> NOTE: | We currently experience intermittent web hosting problems not related to the TWiki scripts. Please resubmit the form in case you get an "internal server error".

- After submitting the form you will get an automated e-mail with download instructions for the TWiki source code.
- If your browser does not support forms, or if you experience problems with the form, you can request the source by sending an e-mail with above information.
- Knowledge about CGI programming is required to set up TWiki. TWikiDocumentation has more on setup. (Also included in the source distribution)
- Note: Once you installed TWiki on your own system, make sure to add yourself to the list of TWikiClones.

### Legal note for using the TWiki source (PERL CGI source)

- This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
- This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- See the GNU General Public License for more details, published at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html
- Please note that TWiki is not distributed under the LGPL (Lesser General Public Licence), which implies TWiki can only be used with software that is licensed under conditions compliant with the GPL. Embedding in proprietary software requires an alternative license. Contact the author for details.

TWiki - Download the Web Based Collaboration Platform

Revision 07 Aug 2002 by PeterThoeny | Copyright © 1998-2002 by Peter Thoeny and contributing authors. Ideas, requests, problems regarding TWiki? Send feedback.