From 97deccc4d155cc01c56b00891bae58e6682fb955 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Bradley M. Kuhn" Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 08:42:17 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Rewrite paragraph, removing reference to long defunct patent retaliation. --- gpl-lgpl.tex | 13 ++++--------- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/gpl-lgpl.tex b/gpl-lgpl.tex index a86cbdf..0793613 100644 --- a/gpl-lgpl.tex +++ b/gpl-lgpl.tex @@ -2543,15 +2543,10 @@ unfortunate restrictions on the freedom to run\footnote{See \S~ref{freedom-to-run} of this tutorial for the details on ``the freedom to run''.} -% FIXME: propagate and convey - -Section 2 distinguishes between activities of a licensee that are permitted -without limitation and activities that trigger additional requirements. The -second paragraph of section 2 guarantees the basic freedoms of privately -modifying and running the program. However, the right to privately modify and -run the program is terminated if the licensee brings a patent infringement -lawsuit against anyone for activities relating to a work based on the -program. +GPLv3~\S2\P2 distinguishes between activities of a licensee that are +permitted without limitation and activities that trigger additional +requirements. Specifically, GPLv3~\S2\P2 guarantees the basic freedoms of +privately modifying and running the program. % FIXME: transition, and some word smith The explicit prohibition of sublicensing ensures that enforcement of the GPL