> On Tuesday 17 March 2009 13:34:19 Curtis Olson wrote: > > Here's a question: Does a 3rd party have the > > right to ask for the modified source code, even if none of the > entities > > receiving the modified program don't care to ask for the source code? > > In short: no. The GPL doesn't require any rights for the whole world, > but just > for the users. This makes the GPL a perfectly acceptable license even > for > work with only one intended customer. > > Stefan
I don't think this is correct. Once GPL, always GPL. Everyone must have access to the source code. A first user cannot use FlightGear and force more stringent requirements on the release of source code. That's expressly forbidden by the GPL. The answer to Curt's question, therefore, is, "Yes!". Jon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apps built with the Adobe(R) Flex(R) framework and Flex Builder(TM) are powering Web 2.0 with engaging, cross-platform capabilities. Quickly and easily build your RIAs with Flex Builder, the Eclipse(TM)based development software that enables intelligent coding and step-through debugging. Download the free 60 day trial. http://p.sf.net/sfu/www-adobe-com _______________________________________________ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
