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Re: GPLv3 comedy unfolding
From: |
Alexander Terekhov |
Subject: |
Re: GPLv3 comedy unfolding |
Date: |
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:59:25 +0200 |
John Hasler wrote:
[...]
> Even if the GPL were a contract he could still _use_ GPLed software since
> the GPL covers only copying, distribution, and modification.
It is a contract, but one doesn't enter into the GPL contract as long
as "copying, distribution, and modification" doesn't require a license.
For example, 17 USC 109 allows distribution and 17 USC 117 allows
copying and modification (adaptation).
regards,
alexander.
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