Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?

[Alexander Terekhov]

Rahul Dhesi wrote:
[...]
> Is an automobile a mere collection of engine, wheels, and other parts?

In the GNU Republic, a car is a derivative work ("derived work") of its
gas pedal. A + B = D and all that. It follows that it is enouph to GPL a
single bolt to get the entire car ("as a whole") including the driver,
his wife, the kids, and the family dog become GPL'd as well. Give me a
break, Rahul. 

regards,
alexander.

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