Re: SFLC stipulated dismissal of Comtrend without any settlement

[Hyman Rosen]

On 4/13/2010 10:10 AM, RJack wrote:
> The GPL allows copying and distribution through promissory estoppel.

No, this is false. The GPL clearly spells out the requirements
for permission to copy and distribute, and therefore there is
no promissory estoppel - anyone availing themselves of the
license is explicitly informed of their obligations.

It is only anti-GPL cranks (or lawyers raising every possible
defense) who believe that they may avail themselves of the
permissions of a license while rejecting its obligations.