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Re: Question to GPL LGPL

From: John Hasler
Subject: Re: Question to GPL LGPL
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:48:52 -0600
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rjack writes:
> The GPL is a contract to make a contract. 

False.

> It's uneforceable in all 50 US states under their common law.

The GPL is a defense in Federal District Court against an allegation of
copyright infringement.

> Don't fear the trolls. . . expend a little effort on your own behalf and
> Google for the terms { "contract to make a contract" Corbin } then read
> the court decisions.

I have.  You are wrong.
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John Hasler 
john@dhh.gt.org
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI USA
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