thufir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> espoused: > On Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:01:14 -0500, JEDIDIAH wrote: > > >> No. Whomever distributes the software is on the hook for providing the >> source. >> >> You can force people to walk the chain all the way back to the >> manufacturer, but they are still ultimately on the hook for using >> someone elses work without proper authorization. > > But, if you've just got a router sitting in your window which you > purchased on e-bay and are reselling, surely you, retailer, are not on > the hook? Just the manufacturer, I'd think. >
That's not my understanding. The GPL is reasonably clear on this, if you distribute the software in binary form, such as on flash in a router, then you must also make the source available to anyone who wants it. I suppose it's just possible you could negotiate with your customer to accept it from a third party, but that hasn't been good enough in several cases in the past. -- | mark at ellandroad dot demon dot co dot uk | | Cola faq: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/linux/advocacy/faq-and-primer/ | | Cola trolls: http://colatrolls.blogspot.com/ | | Open platforms prevent vendor lock-in. Own your Own services! | _______________________________________________ gnu-misc-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnu-misc-discuss
