On 12 Jan 2006 11:53:56 -0500, Michael Poole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Alexander Terekhov writes: > > > On 1/12/06, Mahesh T. Pai <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > [...] > > > Download the binary and the *corresponding* source code. While > > > distributing only the binary. put on the CD, a file saying that the > > > source code to every binary on the CD is available from you to the > > > person you gave the cd. (``Sources are available from <address>'' > > > will do). Now, if somebody says that you are doing commercial > > > distribution, you can comply by giving sources to the persons who > > > contact you at the <address>. (you now comply with 3(b) ). > > > > Hey Carrera, just ignore what the GNUtians say. If somebody says > > that you must give sources "or else", reply "17 USC 109, piss off". > > Here is a suggestion of how you can put your bizarre legal theory to > the test: > > 1) Buy a copy of relatively pricey commercial software.
Nah. I prefer something for free. Several moons ago when I was challenged by another GNUtian, I've "bought" (for USD 0) winxp64 download from Microsoft and resold it on a CD for EURO 6.50 on ebay.de. Item 7133325141. http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/gnu-misc-discuss/2004-12/msg00095.html http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/gnu-misc-discuss/2005-03/msg00084.html And I'm still not in prison. How come? regards, alexander.