What is source ?

2006-08-06 Thread Vincent Rivi�re
Hello. My big question : What is source code ? The GPL states that if I distribute my projet under GPL, I must distribute the sources, too. Can I generate a Makefile using Makefile.am and automake, then only distribute Makefile, claiming that it is the source ? Similar question with images.

Re: What is source ?

2006-08-06 Thread Byron A Jeff
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], David Kastrup [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vincent Rivière [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The GPL states that if I distribute my projet under GPL, I must distribute the sources, too. The GPL states no such thing. If you distribute GPLed code from somebody else, you have

Re: What is source ?

2006-08-06 Thread Dave (from the UK)
Byron A Jeff wrote: Now that's an interesting point. As the sole copyright owner you certainly have the right to have multiple distributions of your project under different licenses. However, if you distribute to someone under the GPL, are you still not bound to GPL terms such as the 3 year

GNU Chess - breach of GPL

2006-08-06 Thread Dave (from the UK)
A pocket PC version of GNU chess is being distributed without source code. http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=15141associateid=262afsrc=1 I've not paid the $2 to download it, but I am told there is no source code. The program is distributed free but you can't get it without also

Re: What is source ?

2006-08-06 Thread David Kastrup
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Byron A Jeff) writes: In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], David Kastrup [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vincent Rivière [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The GPL states that if I distribute my projet under GPL, I must distribute the sources, too. The GPL states no such thing. If you

Re: What is source ?

2006-08-06 Thread David Kastrup
Vincent Rivière [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Now that's an interesting point. As the sole copyright owner you certainly have the right to have multiple distributions of your project under different licenses. Okay, I didn't understand that things were different for the copyright holder and