Re: May I publish a Windows Installer for GNU Emacs?

[David Kastrup]

Richard Stallman <address@hidden> writes:

> The GPL gives everyone permission to make copies.  Our lawyer saw no
> reason that would exclude a stolen copy.

The GPL is not something floating in the air.  You have to be given it
before it applies.  Stealing it along with software does not make it a
valid licence, just as stealing a house contract does not make me
owner of the house.

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David Kastrup, Kriemhildstr. 15, 44793 Bochum