Re: More FSF hypocrisy

[Rjack]

Hyman Rosen wrote:
> Rjack wrote:
> > The GPL can't set scope-of-use restrictions on distribution of
> > a derivative work "as a whole" because no such exclusive right
> > exists.
>
> That's fine, because it does no such thing.

CORRECT !! It only attempts to...

> The GPL sets requirements for obtaining authorization to copy and
> distribute the covered work. Such authorization may be finely
> divided, as when an author sells paperback and hardcover rights
> to separate publishers. The GPL does not permit code covered by
> it to be copied and distributed as part of a combined work unless
> that work as a whole is distributed under the GPL. The exclusive
> right that the GPL authorizes is only on how the covered work
> itself may be copied and distributed when it is part of a
> combined work.