* Thomas Bushnell: > John Hasler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> The intent implied by publically releasing a work under the GPL is well >> understood and widely known. I don't believe that they would stand any >> chance of getting an injunction, let alone damages. > > You cannot infer person A's intent in doing something merely by > assuming that it must be the same as persons B, C, and D.
Well, of course you can. A lot of contracts are made this way (for example, if you buy something in a shop). Is U.S. law really *that* different?