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Re: Copyright Misuse Doctrine in Apple v. Psystar


From: David Kastrup
Subject: Re: Copyright Misuse Doctrine in Apple v. Psystar
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:52:21 +0100
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Hyman Rosen <hyrosen@mail.com> writes:

> David Kastrup wrote:
>> The GPL can't be enforced at all because it is a license
>
> Don't be silly. "GPL enforcement" means getting people who
> distribute GPLed programs to honor the terms of the license.

Or else.  As opposed to a contract, they can opt to pay damages
determined by the court (not penalty, damages) for the already incurred
violation and stop distribution.

-- 
David Kastrup


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