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Re: Copyright Misuse Doctrine in Apple v. Psystar


From: Alexander Terekhov
Subject: Re: Copyright Misuse Doctrine in Apple v. Psystar
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:08:13 +0100

Hyman Rosen wrote:
[...]
> If someone chooses to copy and distribute GPLed code,
> they can do so legally only if they accept the GPL,
> because nothing else gives them permission to do this.
> If they accept the GPL, they must follow its dictates.
> 
> If someone copies and distributes GPLed code and does
> not make the source properly available, then they are
> in violation of copyright. 

Why do you confuse the GPL "dictates" with the copyright, Hyman?

It is like confusing an alleged breach (and enforcement) of a rental
contract between a landlord and a tenant with violation (and
enforcement) of
http://www.enotes.com/everyday-law-encyclopedia/trespassing laws.

Stop being such an idiot.

regards,
alexander.

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