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Examining an attack on the GPL

Examining an attack on the GPL

Posted Nov 26, 2003 9:13 UTC (Wed) by dmantione (guest, #4640)
In reply to: Examining an attack on the GPL by kay
Parent article: Examining an attack on the GPL

You do not need a license to use software, just like you do not need a license to read a
book. You do need a license to install it, because that is copying, which you are only
allowed to do with permission from the author.


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