[R] Questions before installation

[Uwe Ligges]

On 26.08.2013 12:05, Tyagi, Shalabh wrote:
> Hi,
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> As we are in thinking of installing and using R as a data analysis
> software on our machines, we have few questions before going ahead with
> the installation. Please find below the questions:
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> 1) Does R allow data to be sent out or processed out of the organization
> network (e.g. ability to store data in a drop box, or cloud computing).
> If yes, can this functionality be removed (by IT department of the
> organization using R) so that every data storage and processing is done
> on local machine?

R is a programming language, hence you certainly write code to store 
data where you like.


> 2) Does the licensing terms of R  allow usage of software in commercial
> environment (especially delivering on client engagements)?  Other way
> round, would we be able to use this software for the purposes I need
> while complying with licensing terms?

R is distributed under the terms of the GNU General
Public License, either Version 2, June 1991 or Version 3, June 2007.





> 3) Will R be compatible with our laptop image ?  What are the various
> information security provisions available within free version of R. We
> have Windows Vista enterprise and Windows 7 enterprise as the primary OS
> installed in our machines.

We do not know your image nor do we provide support.

Best,
Uwe Ligges

> Please let us know if you need any information from our side.
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> Thanks,
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> Shalabh Tyagi
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