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Re: GPL software on a webserver - "released" or not?


From: Rjack
Subject: Re: GPL software on a webserver - "released" or not?
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:05:20 -0500
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John Hasler wrote:
John Geddes writes:
Does the very act of loading the code onto any webserver constitute
"releasing" the software?

No.  The GPL comes into effect when you transfer ownership of a copy of a
work licensed under it.


When you transfer ownership of a copy, the first sale doctrine kicks in -- you can't put further restrictions on that copy.

Sincerely,
Rjack :)


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