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

[Alexander Terekhov]

Hyman Rosen wrote:
> 
> On 2/4/2010 5:44 AM, Alexander Terekhov wrote:
> > How come that SFLC moved the court to dismiss the case almost
> > immediately after the answer to the complaint was filed?
> 
> Because, as always, the defendants complied with the GPL:
> <http://www.hammer-storage.com/support/software_updates.asp>

Not going into details regarding completeness of "complete corresponding
source code" just witness the difference of the asp pages above and
below:

http://www2.verizon.net/micro/actiontec/actiontec.asp

Verizon's actiontec.asp page is in clear violation of the GPL regarding
distribution of the GPL'd binary stuff inside
http://download.verizon.net/webdownload/firmware/upgrades/actiontec%20gateway/4.0.16.1.56.0.10.7-MI424WR.rmt.

Recall that SFLC has lost the case miserably. The case was dismissed
with prejudice against plaintiff and absolutely no settlement with
defendant.

http://www.softwarefreedom.org/news/2007/dec/07/busybox/

"11. Upon information and belief, Verizon distributes to its 
customers the Actiontec MI424WR wireless router (“Infringing Product”), 
which contains embedded executable software (“Firmware”). Defendant 
also provides the Firmware corresponding to the Infringing Product for 
download via its website, at 
http://www2.verizon.net/micro/actiontec/actiontec.asp.";

regards.
alexander.

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