On Saturday 01 April 2006 21:31, Anurag wrote:
> As i could understand it, the GPL requires that the binary
> distribution should be accompanied with a *written offer* of source
> code availability. I am sure there is no such written offer present
> anywhere right now and there has been a voilation.
Heres the license agreement of PCQLinux 2k6...
LICENSE AGREEMENT
PCQLinux 2006:
This agreement governs the download, installation or use of the
Software (as defined below) and any updates to the Software,
regardless of the delivery mechanism. The Software is a collective
work of many authors. Subject to the following terms, The authors grant
to the user ("User") a license to this collective work
pursuant to the GNU General Public License (latest version available at
www.opensource.org/licenses/gpl-license.php). By downloading,
installing or using the Software, the User agrees to the terms of this
agreement.
1. THE SOFTWARE. PCQLinux 2006 (the "Software") is a modular Linux
operating system consisting of hundreds of software components. The end
user license agreement for each component is located in the component's
source code. The license terms for the components permit the User to
copy, modify, and redistribute the component, in both source code and
binary code forms. This agreement does not limit User's rights under,
or grant User rights that supersede the license terms of any particular
component.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. The Software and each of its
components, including the source code, documentation, appearance,
structure and organization are copyrighted by the respective authors and
others and are protected under copyright and other laws. Title to
the Software and any component, or to any copy, modification, or
merged portion shall remain with the aforementioned, subject to the
applicable license. This agreement permits User to distribute
unmodified as well as modified copies of the Software. If User modifies
the Software, then the modifications will be governed by the terms of
the GPL or such other license that governs the individual software
component, as the case may be.
3. LIMITED WARRANTY. Except as specifically stated in this agreement
or a license for a particular component, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE SOFTWARE AND THE COMPONENTS ARE
PROVIDED AND LICENSED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Neither PCQuest or Cybermedia warrants that the
functions contained in the Software will meet User's requirements
or that the operation of the Software will be entirely error free or
appear precisely as described in the accompanying
documentation. USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS AT USER'S OWN RISK.
4. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CyberMedia or the original authors or
those who subsequently modified the software or its components WILL NOT
BE LIABLE TO USER FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS ARISING OUT OF
THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF CYBERMEDIA HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
5. EXPORT CONTROL. Some of this software has been created in the United
States of America and may be subject to US Export controls. As required
by U.S. law, User represents and warrants that it: (a) understands that
those cmponents of the Software are subject to export controls under
the U.S. Commerce Department's Export administration Regulations
("EAR"); (b) is not located in a prohibited destination country under
the EAR or U.S. sanctions regulations (currently Cuba, Iran, Iraq,
Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria); (c) will not export, re-export,
or transfer the Software to any prohibited destination, entity, or
individual without the necessary export license(s) or authorizations(s)
from the U.S. Government; (d) will not use or transfer the Software for
use in any sensitive nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, or
missile technology end-uses unless authorized by the U.S. Government by
regulation or specific license; (e) understands and agrees that if it
is in the United States and exports or transfers the Software to
eligible end users, it will, as required by EAR Section 741.17(e),
submit semi-annual reports to the Commerce Department's Bureau of
Industry & Security (BIS), which include the name and address
(including country) of each transferee; and (f) understands that
countries other than the United States may restrict the import, use, or
export of encryption products and that it shall be solely responsible
for compliance with any such import, use, or export restrictions.
6. GENERAL. If any provision of this agreement is held to be
unenforceable, that shall not affect the enforceability of the
remaining provisions. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of
India, under the jurisdiction of the courts of Delhi, without regard to
any conflict of laws or provisions, except that the United Nations
Convention on the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.
Copyright (C) 2006 CyberMedia. All rights reserved. "CyberMedia",
"PCQuest" "PCQLinux" and "PCQLinux 2006" are trademarks of CyberMedia
India Ltd. "Linux" is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All
other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
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