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@ -1723,10 +1723,10 @@ GPL does provide options when such distribution is unfeasible.
GPLv2~\S3, therefore, allows source code to be provided on any physical
``medium customarily used for software interchange.'' By design, this
phrase covers a broad spectrum --- the phrase seeks to pre-adapt to
changes in technology. When GPLv22 was first published in June
changes in technology. When GPLv2 was first published in June
1991, distribution on magnetic tape was still common, and CD was
relatively new. By 2002, CD is the default. By 2007, DVD's were the
default. Now, it's common to give software on USB drives and SD card. This
relatively new. By 2002, CD was the default. By 2007, DVD's were the
default. Now, it's common to give software on USB drives and SD cards. This
language in the license must adapt with changing technology.
Meanwhile, the binding created by the word ``customarily'' is key. Many
@ -1793,7 +1793,7 @@ GPLv2~\S3(c) is created to save her some trouble, because by itself GPLv2~\S3(b)
would unfairly favor large companies. GPLv2~\S3(b) allows the
separation of the binary software from the key tool that people can use
to exercise their freedom. The GPL permits this separation because it is
good for redistributors, and those users who turn out not to need the
good for re-distributors, and those users who turn out not to need the
source. However, to ensure equal rights for all software users, anyone
along the distribution chain must have the right to get the source and
exercise those freedoms that require it.