Re: scope of linux in the corporates...


I should really say one thing and ask one question, and then may save
us a lot of headaches.

First, I should remind you that anyone who possesses a lawfully made
and acquired copy of a copyrighted work may transfer that copy to
another person, even for a fee if they wish. So if you could make a
copy of a GPL'd work without having to accompany it with the source,
you could transfer that copy to another person without needing
permission from the GPL to "distribute" the work.

Second, I should ask you -- what do you think the distinction is
between "copying" and "distributing"? You seem to think there's a right
under copyright to restrict the distribution of lawfully-made copies.
17 USC 109, "Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106(3) [17 USC
106(3)], the owner of a particular copy or phonorecord lawfully made
under this title, or any person authorized by such owner, is entitled,
without the authority of the copyright owner, to sell or otherwise
dispose of the possession of that copy or phonorecord."

DS

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