Re: LGPL reverse engineering clause & Java

[John Hasler]

David Kastrup writes:
> This difference is important: if somebody distributes software derived
> from GPLed software, you can't in any manner ask a court to rule that the
> party in question has to release its software under the GPL.  The GPL is
> not enforceable.  You can only ask a court to rule that the party in
> question stop distributing your software in violation of your copyright
> as long as it is not in compliance with the conditions of the GPL.

Ok, I can accept that.  I think most people would call that "enforcing the
GPL", though.

I think you might also be able to collect damages.
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John Hasler 
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Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI USA