Alexander Terekhov writes:

> 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?

You skipped step #5 in my suggested process, which is necessary for a
variety of economic and PR reasons.

Michael Poole


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