On Fri, 4 Jun 2004 23:25:18 -0700 Adam McKenna wrote: > the reason you can copy a file > which has been released under the GPL without accepting the GPL is > because you are explicitly granted that right by the GPL.
I don't think so: you are not granted any right by a license, unless you accept the license itself. Hence, I don't see how could the GPL grant any right to make copies to someone who is not willing to accept the GPL itself. -- | GnuPG Key ID = DD6DFCF4 | You're compiling a program Francesco | Key fingerprint = | and, all of a sudden, boom! Poli | C979 F34B 27CE 5CD8 DC12 | -- from APT HOWTO, | 31B5 78F4 279B DD6D FCF4 | version 1.8.0
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