John Hasler wrote: [...] > Even if the GPL were a contract he could still _use_ GPLed software since > the GPL covers only copying, distribution, and modification.
It is a contract, but one doesn't enter into the GPL contract as long as "copying, distribution, and modification" doesn't require a license. For example, 17 USC 109 allows distribution and 17 USC 117 allows copying and modification (adaptation). regards, alexander. _______________________________________________ gnu-misc-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnu-misc-discuss
