Re: Problem with GPLv3 FAQ about linking with Visual C++

[Alexander Terekhov]

Sonny! Uncle Hasler has spoken! 

John Hasler wrote:

[...]

> In particular, the license does not obligate the licensor to act in any
> way.  

The IP license obligates the licensor not to sue licensee for
infringement of the licensed rights.

> It is a prospective, unilateral grant to anonymous licensees who
> are not obligated to deliver any consideration to the licensor.

The obligations imposed by the GPL license on the licensee IS THE
CONSIDERATION in exchange of a promise not to sue the licensee for
infringement of the licensed rights which IS THE CONSIDERATION as well.
The consideration imposed on the licensee doesn't have to flow directly
to the licensor, silly.

regards,
alexander.

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