On Monday 03 February 2003 20:21, Antoine Mathys wrote: > What IS the real difference between a licence and a copyright? > I am a bit confused at this point, especially because I hear the > copyright is what gives (or doesn't) give you freedom to use, modify, > distribute, etc. >
the license is the document which states the permissions granted or withheld. One would say "I have a license to use this version of XXX" just like you would say "I have a license to drive my car". copyright is the law under which the author(s) are given ownership and the right to bestow or withhold licenses. This is a simplification and I am (obviously) not a lawyer or a proper source of legal advice.
