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Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code


From: Alexander Terekhov
Subject: Re: The worst that can happen to GPLed code
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:32:00 +0200

Martin Dickopp wrote:
> 
> Alexander Terekhov <terekhov@web.de> writes:
> 
> > Martin Dickopp wrote:
> >
> >> none of the copies was sold to you.
> >
> > It's available for free.
> 
> My point exactly.  It's not sold, ...

It's "sold" in the sense of that it's *distributed*. The price is 
irrelevant.

http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/selling.html

<quote>

Free programs are sometimes distributed gratis, and sometimes for a 
substantial price.

[...]

Non-free programs are usually sold for a high price, but sometimes 
a store [or copyright owner] will give you a copy at no charge.

</quote>

Each lawful copy [gratis including] is subject to first sale.

regards,
alexander.

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