This section from the GPLv2(last sentence) would exclude distributor channels
from the initial charges as long as they comply once notified they were
middle men for an evil ring of code smugglers.
"4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as
expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to copy, modify,
sublicense or distribute the Program is void, and will automatically
terminate your rights under this License. However, parties who have received
copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses
terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance."
Yet, it appears in this case a subdivision of Best Buy was actually creating
the product.