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Re: Using non-GPL libraries in a GPL program


From: rjack
Subject: Re: Using non-GPL libraries in a GPL program
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:23:08 -0400
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David Kastrup wrote:
rjack <robjck@ixweb.com> writes:

David Kastrup wrote:
.........


That they can't bring the identical case a second time.  Why would they,
when they got an agreement to compliance?

Uhhhhhhhhh.

Question:  For what use is an unenforceable agreement?

Answer:    The same use as an unenforceable GPL license. Toilet paper.


Sincerely,
Rjack :)

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