> Not true! For example, when you assign to the FSF, the papers you sign > contain a number of guarantees. From an old version of the assignment > papers (you should contact the FSF if you are considering using this > language, as it might have been updated): > > 4. FSF agrees that all distribution of the Works, or of any work > "based on the Works", or the Program as enhanced by the Works, that > takes place under the control of FSF or its agents or successors, > shall be on terms that explicitly and perpetually permit anyone > possessing a copy of the work to which the terms apply, and > possessing accurate notice of these terms, to redistribute copies of > the work to anyone on the same terms. These terms shall not > restrict which members of the public copies may be distributed to. > These terms shall not require a member of the public to pay any > royalty to FSF or to anyone else for any permitted use of the work > they apply to, or to communicate with FSF or its agents or assignees > in any way either when redistribution is performed or on any other > occasion.
And ask your lawyer what happens if the FSF goes bankrupt. Also btw in many countries check copyright assignment is actually possible ! _______________________________________________ desktop-devel-list mailing list desktop-devel-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/desktop-devel-list
