Re: Lilypond \include statements and the GPL

[Joseph Rushton Wakeling]

On 04/03/2013 01:22 AM, David Kastrup wrote:
> Yes, it is.  The terms of use of a proprietary program generally presume
> a binding contract _restricting_ the scope of rights normally granted
> with the legitimate purchase of media.
> 
> The difference is that the proprietary vendor needs to establish that
> such a contract has been entered, and he has the burden of proof that
> his contract conditions have been violated.
> 
> With a license (such asthe GPL), the burden of proof that he had license
> to do as he did lies with the user of software.
> 
> That's quite a different playing ground.

Sure, but whichever playground you're in, there can be conditions whose
violation removes your right to play.