>> Point 1: Oh no he hasn't. >> >> He has modified GPL source to produce the development version of SimCoupe >> Win32. But since he is not distributing a binary of SimCoupe Win32, he is >> under *no* obligation to release his modifications to the source. > > Actually I am told there is a binary in private distribution. I could >name at least one person who has seen it - but that wouldn't be fair!
Unfortunately, the GPL does not clearly define its use of the term "distribution". I would say that if Simon does not make the binary generally available, then there is no requirement to make the source generally available. Like I said, give him time. I'm sure that the source will be properly released as soon as the binary is. Note that the developer of SimCoupe/MacOS has also neglected to distribute the source - and he *is* distributing the binary. >> What are you going on about? Distributing a bunch of pirated games is not >> the same as developing a new version of SimCoupe. > > How is abusing one copyright different to abusing another? He's not abusing copyright. But even if he were, the situations are entirely asymmetric. The copyright-owners of the games will suffer financial loss due to piracy. Allan Skillman would not suffer financial loss due to the distribution of SimCoupe Win32. Simon can mend the damage by starting to distribute his own source. You can't mend damage by undistributing pirated games. Andrew -- | Andrew Collier | email [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Talk sense to a | Part 2 NatSci | http://carou.sel.cam.ac.uk/ | fool and he +----------------+----------------ICQ:38645805-+ calls you foolish | Selwyn College Student Computer Support Team | -- Euripides
