I believe this is more the intended idea of it. Plus, I think software like OnDemand and other package programs expect there to be a license with the software since it is written for Windows. They may put the GPL there because something needs to be there?
Robert -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jared Moore Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 4:50 PM To: BYU Unix Users Group Subject: Re: [uug] GPL agreement in installers On 12/27/05, Michael Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So I've been installing some OSS on Windows today, and noticed that > most of the programs make you agree to the GPL before installing. > I've noticed the click through as well, though from the one's that I've read it was mainly to inform you that the software was written under the GPL and not to blame them if it blows up your computer. Jared -------------------- BYU Unix Users Group http://uug.byu.edu/ The opinions expressed in this message are the responsibility of their author. They are not endorsed by BYU, the BYU CS Department or BYU-UUG. ___________________________________________________________________ List Info: http://uug.byu.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uug-list -------------------- BYU Unix Users Group http://uug.byu.edu/ The opinions expressed in this message are the responsibility of their author. They are not endorsed by BYU, the BYU CS Department or BYU-UUG. ___________________________________________________________________ List Info: http://uug.byu.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uug-list
