Re: SFLC stipulated dismissal of Comtrend without any settlement

[RJack]

Hyman Rosen wrote:
> On 4/13/2010 10:10 AM, RJack wrote:
> > The GPL allows copying and distribution through promissory
> > estoppel.
>
> No, this is false. The GPL clearly spells out the requirements for
> permission to copy and distribute, and therefore there is no
> promissory estoppel - anyone availing themselves of the license is
> explicitly informed of their obligations.
>
> It is only anti-GPL cranks (or lawyers raising every possible 
> defense) who believe that they may avail themselves of the 
> permissions of a license while rejecting its obligations.

Yes, this is true. The GPL clearly spells out illegal requirements
for permission to copy and distribute, and therefore there is
promissory estoppel available.

Sincerely,
RJack :)