After re-reading the GPL it does state that there is no absolute requirement to
have the source code available for download on a public ftp site, there only
needs to be a written offer of a source code distribution made available on
request (ie. a cdrom sent out by snail mail). This source code distribution
should be made available at no more than the cost of materials + postage.
Before throwing words about like 'violation', and 'deliberately witholding' has
there been enough time for Mandrake to respond to any source code requests?
Tony
On Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Tony Smith pushed some tiny letters in this order:
> Gael,
>
> I don't know if you've been watching the expert list recently, but there has
> been some discussion on the whereabouts of the SRPMs for Mandrake 7.1. None
> of the mirror sites appear to have the full set of 7.1 SRPMs and many of us
> users would like them made available. The cooker mirrors appear to be
> complete, but that's not appropriate for those of us running production
> systems.
>
> I'm sure this is just an oversight as deliberately witholding the SRPMS when
> they have been requested would constitute a violation of the terms of the
> GPL which I'm certain MandrakeSoft would wish to avoid. Therefore, I would
> appreciate it if you, or someone else at MandrakeSoft could find time to
> look into this for us, and arrange for the mirror sites to be updated
> accordingly.
>
