Rewrite paragraph to mention minified Javascript, and other changes.

Also, update the FIXMEs to be more verbose.
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Bradley M. Kuhn 2014-03-19 10:00:03 -04:00
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@ -2263,16 +2263,18 @@ that does enable other parties to make or receive copies is permitted as
% FIXME: Talk briefly about importance of CCS and reference compliance guide
% FIXME: reword source code a bit
% FIXME: verify this still matches final GPLv3 text.
% FIXME: link to GPLv2 tutorial sections if possible and where appropriate.
Section 1 retains GPLv2's definition of ``source code'' and adds an explicit
definition of ``object code'' as ``any non-source version of a work.''
GPLv3\~S1 retains GPLv2's definition of ``source code'' and adds an explicit
definition of ``object code'' as ``any non-source version of a work''.
Object code is not restricted to a narrow technical meaning and is to be
understood broadly as including any form of the work other than the preferred
form for making modifications to it. Object code therefore includes any kind
of transformed version of source code, such as bytecode. The definition of
object code also ensures that licensees cannot escape their obligations under
the GPL by resorting to shrouded source or obfuscated programming.
of transformed version of source code, such as bytecode or minified
Javascript. The definition of object code also ensures that licensees cannot
escape their obligations under the GPL by resorting to shrouded source or
obfuscated programming.
% FIXME: CCS Coresponding Source updated to newer definition in later drafts