On 21/10/2016 07:23, Stefan Weil wrote: > That won't make the situation better, because the desktops also include > elements with copyright. That's why the QEMU article on Wikipedia shows > ReactOS, not a Windows desktop.
It's still possible to show a selection of guests (certainly not Apple ones, but that's okay). Wikipedia in general (though not all language editions are the same!) wants to ensure minimum hassle for those that reuse the contents. Linux guests obviously pose no issues, and Microsoft's policy for screenshots is longish but very reasonable (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/intellectualproperty/permissions/default.aspx): * Use full product name If your use includes references to a Microsoft product, you must use the full name of the product. When referencing any Microsoft trademarks, follow the General Microsoft Trademark Guidelines. * Link Methods You may link to Microsoft content by using either a plain text link with words such as "This way to Microsoft.com" or by participating in an applicable Link Logo program. No other images may be used as a link to a Microsoft site. * No offensive use Your use may not be obscene or pornographic, and you may not be disparaging, defamatory, or libelous to Microsoft, any of its products, or any other person or entity. * Permitted by Microsoft You must include the following statement: "Used with permission from Microsoft." * You may not use screenshots of Microsoft product boot-up screens, opening screens, "splash screens," or screens from beta release products or other products that have not been commercially released. * You may use other screenshots in advertising, in documentation (including educational brochures), in tutorial books, in videos, or on websites, provided that, in addition to the requirements above, you: - Do not alter the screenshot except to resize it. - Do not use portions of screenshots. - Do not include screenshots in your product user interface. - Do not use screenshots that contain third-party content. - Do not use screenshots that contain an image of an identifiable individual. In fact, the ugly icons in the front page are supposed to be replaced by a screenshot gallery! My plan was to take inspiration from the QEMU advent calendar, but if you have other ideas please send 800x600 JPG or PNG screenshots to me off list. Paolo
