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Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 13:38:21 -0500
From: Christopher Faylor <cgf-gpl AT cygwin DOT com>
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Subject: Re: GPL violations et al
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On Tue, Mar 25, 2003 at 12:54:49PM -0500, Jim Drash wrote:
>A simple reading of the GPL text maks it clear that if you make use of GPL
>software you must provide the same to your "downstream" clients. Charles
>Wilson is correct.
>
>"Cease and desist" letters are the initial legal step.  However, all that
>needs to be done to avoid any legal action is to put the source on the
>"offending" web site.

Wow.  Could it be said any more clearly than this?

Thank you!

cgf

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