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Re: GPL traitor !


From: David Kastrup
Subject: Re: GPL traitor !
Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:21:09 +0200
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Hyman Rosen <hyrosen@mail.com> writes:

> David Combs wrote:
>> JEDIDIAH  <jedi@nomad.mishnet> wrote:
>>>> There is no difference between static and dynamic linking.
>> Well, "legally" (but no lawyer me!) one could maybe infer a
>> difference in INTENT?
>
> There is no need to worry about intent. There is a simple difference
> between static and dynamic linking under copyright law - the former
> involves making a copy and the latter does not.

Dynamic linking delays the act of copying, but it remains an essential
integral part of putting the program to its intended use.

If you construct guns that work with standard ammunition, even if you
never sell ammunition yourself, you'll still have weapon laws apply to
your products.

Even though it is bullets that kill people, not guns.

-- 
David Kastrup


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