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Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?
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David Kastrup |
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Re: GPL 2(b) HUH? |
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Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:25:15 +0200 |
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Hyman Rosen <hyrosen@mail.com> writes:
> David Kastrup wrote:
>> prgm clearly is a derivative work of all the various modules.
>
> No it isn't. A derivative work is a transformed form of an
> original work that accomplishes the same purpose.
All the library parts accomplish their intended purpose in the binary,
and compiling and linking their source transforms them into the binary.
> For example, translation to another language, or writing a screenplay
> of a novel. In the Harry Potter decision, the judge ruled that the
> Lexicon was not a derivative work even though it had copious amounts
> of direct copying from the novels and sourcebooks, because the Lexicon
> did not accomplish the same thing as the other books, namely to tell
> the story of Harry Potter.
But compiling and linking a library without patching it all around
definitely accomplishes the intended purpose of the library.
In short: I read and understand your words and explanations, but they
don't seem to apply at all.
--
David Kastrup, Kriemhildstr. 15, 44793 Bochum
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- Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?, JEDIDIAH, 2008/09/17
- Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?, Rjack, 2008/09/17
- Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?, Hyman Rosen, 2008/09/17
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- Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?, Hyman Rosen, 2008/09/18
- Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?, Rahul Dhesi, 2008/09/18
- Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?, Hyman Rosen, 2008/09/18
- Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?, Rahul Dhesi, 2008/09/18
- Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?, Hyman Rosen, 2008/09/18
- Re: GPL 2(b) HUH?, Rahul Dhesi, 2008/09/18
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