Re: Sharing the GPL source code, with value addition by vendor specific to his hardware?

[Barry Margolin]

In article <nYidnSnMR6lQ3i7RnZ2dnUVZ_tudnZ2d@giganews.com>,
 RJack <user@example.net> wrote:

> On 10/11/2010 2:49 AM, Saliya wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I write this email to get an answer for the question "Can the vendor
> > charge for the GPL source code, for his value addition to the source
> > code?"
> 
> If the vendor's value addition to the GPL source code consists of his
> own original work, the vendor has the *exclusive right* under U.S.
> copyright law (17 USC sec. 106) to charge whatever he wishes for his
> additional contribution.
> 
> Sincerely,
> RJack :)

But if he combines it with someone else's work, distributing the 
combination requires the authorization of the other author as well.  The 
GPL specifies the conditions under which that author allows such 
distribution.

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