On 16/08/13 23:48, Jeremy L. Gaddis wrote: > "Conservancy Helps Samsung Resolve GPL Compliance Matter Amicably"
Thank-you for this Jeremy. I went to the Samsung open-source site but, after clicking on one of the ZIP file downloads, was unable to download the source without first agreeing to an additional Samsung legal agreement. I tried choosing "Disgree" and continuing but the site doesn't allow that. As I understood it the GPL precludes distributors from imposing additional terms; surely that includes imposing a legal agreement in order to obtain the source? From: http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=modal "Please take a moment to read the legal agreement. If you accept the terms below, please click ‘Agree’. Samsung Electronics, Co. Ltd. ("Samsung") is pleased to make available to you the various source codes ("Source Codes") for download from this website ("Download Service") at no charge. By using the Source Code and/or the Download Service, you expressly assume all risk and liability associated with and/or caused by the same and complying with all applicable user agreements that accompany each Source Code. To the extent any of the Source Codes are licensed under public licenses such as the GNU General Public License and/or GNU Lesser General Public License, such licenses can be found in each of the files containing the Source Codes. Samsung provides the Source Codes and this Downloading Service "as is" without representation or warranty of any kind and all such warranties, express or implied, are hereby disclaimed, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose accuracy, completeness, currency, availability, title, or non-infringement. Samsung will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Source Code and this Downloading Service, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and support or assistance with respect to the Source Codes or the Download Service. This downloading service shall not affect not extend any warranty or disclaimer which Samsung makes in each of Samsung’s products in which the Source Code (or object/executable code based thereon) is incorporated."
