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The Real Point is, the GPL will be tested

Posted Sep 26, 2003 18:46 UTC (Fri) by RobDavies (guest, #9930)
Parent article: IBM Files New Claims Against SCO in Linux Case (Dow Jones)

If IBM win this case, then the doubt on GPL enforcability will be removed.
If they loose I guess, copyright holders will convert to use another
license, or the GPL will be patched to plug the loophole.

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Posted Sep 26, 2003 18:47 UTC (Fri) by RobDavies (guest, #9930) [Link]

The article couldn't have put it less clear though, SCO loose right to
distribute the copyrighted work of others, granted to them by the GPL,
because they have attempted to license it under other terms.