Re: Something about Less General Public License

[Alexander Terekhov]

Forgot to mention...

Rui Miguel Silva Seabra wrote:
[...]
> Only shows how tech-litterate you are. There's a much smaller download
> with just the EULAs:
> 
> http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/7/a/f7ad6880-50d4-48b1-81cf-bd8f6a8b3abc/directx_9c_eulas.exe

Not that it makes any difference, just note that this Summer 2004 stuff
that "tech-litterate" mini-RMS managed to dig out of microsoft.com is
obsolete. The SDK that I've downloaded (MICROSOFT DIRECTX SOFTWARE 
DEVELOPMENT KIT (SDK) June 2006) requires assent (as prereq to install 
via affirmative "I agree" click as manifestation) to the contract 
attached below. Note that its grant of right to prepare derivative 
works covers only MS samples and two utilities Maya and Max. Since 
linking to runtime in DIRECTX REDIST.TXT Files doesn't constitute 
creation of derivative work under copyright laws (don't confuse it 
with unwritten Copyleft Act of the GNU Republic which maniacs RMS and 
Moglen sort of "invision" in the GPL and its FAQ) there's no need for 
Microsoft to grant that exclusive right.

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MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
MICROSOFT DIRECTX SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT (SDK) June 2006
These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or
based on where you live, one of its affiliates) and you.  Please read
them.  They apply to the software named above, which includes the media
on which you received it, if any.  The terms also apply to any Microsoft
* updates,
* supplements,
* Internet-based services, and 
* support services
for this software, unless other terms accompany those items.  If so,
those terms apply.
By using the software, you accept these terms.  If you do not accept
them, do not use the software.
If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.  
a. Installation and Use.  You may install and use any number of copies
of the software on your devices.
b. Included Microsoft Programs.  The software contains other Microsoft
programs.  The license terms with those programs apply to your use of
them.
2. ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE RIGHTS.
a. Distributable Code.  The software contains code that you are
permitted to distribute in programs you develop if you comply with the
terms below.
i. Right to Use and Distribute.  The code and text files listed below
are "Distributable Code."
* DIRECTX REDIST.TXT Files.  You may copy and distribute the object code
form of code listed in DIRECTX REDIST.TXT files.
* Sample Code.  You may modify, copy, and distribute the source and
object code form of code marked as "samples" as well as those marked as
follows:
\Utilities\Source\Maya
         \Utilities\Source\Max.
* Third Party Distribution.  You may permit distributors of your
programs to copy and distribute the Distributable Code as part of those
programs.
ii. Distribution Requirements.  For any Distributable Code you
distribute, you must
* add significant primary functionality to it in your programs;
* require distributors and external end users to agree to terms that
protect it at least as much as this agreement; 
* display your valid copyright notice on your programs; and
* indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Microsoft from any claims,
including attorneysÆ fees, related to the distribution or use of your
programs.
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* alter any copyright, trademark or patent notice in the Distributable
Code;
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suggests your programs come from or are endorsed by Microsoft;
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Windows platform;
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regards,
alexander.