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GPL doesn't cover useGPL doesn't cover usePosted Dec 11, 2004 0:01 UTC (Sat) by ljardine (guest, #26602)In reply to: Marginally related: SCO violating GPL? by jzbiciak Parent article: SCO.com defaced
You'll note that nowhere in #4 ( 4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License...) does the word 'use' appear. It's perfectly legal to use a GPL program without accepting the license; furthermore, the GPL cannot take the right to use away, even if you have accepted it.
The right to use the program comes from the entity distributing the program to you having the right to do so; if you have aquired the program from someone with the right to give it to you, you can always use it. In addition, depending on your jurisdiction, you may have 'fair use' rights which the GPL (or other, less Free licenses) cannot take away either.
This is not legal advice. Consult your lawyer if you want legal advice.
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