Re: Is the GPL all encompassing?

[Rjack]

Pete Chown wrote:

> It doesn't really matter whether the GPL is a licence or a unilateral 
> contract -- or whether they are actually the same thing.  You are still 
> caught: you can't claim the right to distribute copies under the GPL 
> without also accepting the obligations.
>
> In America, do you have the account of profits remedy for infringement?  

"It doesn't really matter. . ." constitutes a leap into pure
confusion. Mixing German and American law generally results in
incomprehensible word-salad with nonsensical results.

Sincerely,
Rjack :)