From a577a77eb40567784ec47cf2a18fa0ca5d857650 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: donaldr3 Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:35:10 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] people should email licensing@fsf.org, not compliance@fsf.org --- gpl-lgpl.tex | 16 ++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/gpl-lgpl.tex b/gpl-lgpl.tex index ae34cdb..8371e2d 100644 --- a/gpl-lgpl.tex +++ b/gpl-lgpl.tex @@ -4077,7 +4077,7 @@ because a deep understanding of how compiler programs work is nearly mandatory to grasp the subtle nature of what LGPLv2.1~\S5, \P 4 seeks to cover. It helps some to note that this is a border case that we cover in the license only so that when such a border case is hit, the implications -of using LGPL continue in the expected way. +of using the LGPL continue in the expected way. To understand this subtle point, we must recall the way that a compiler operates. The compiler first generates object code, which are the binary @@ -4157,8 +4157,8 @@ If such a mechanism is used, it must allow the user to upgrade and replace the library with interface-compatible versions and still be able to use the ``work that uses the library.'' However, all modern shared library mechanisms function as such, and thus LGPLv2.1~\S6(b) is the simplest -option, since it does not even require that the distributor of the ``work -2based on the library'' ship copies of the library itself. +option, since it does not even require that the distributor of the ``work +based on the library'' ship copies of the library itself. LGPLv2.1~\S6(a) is the option to use when, for some reason, a shared library mechanism cannot be used. It requires that the source for the library be @@ -4186,12 +4186,12 @@ permit us to cover in this course. \section{And the Rest} -The remaining variations between LGPL and GPL cover the following +The remaining variations between the LGPL and the GPL cover the following conditions: \begin{itemize} -\item Allowing a licensing ``upgrade'' from LGPL to GPL\@ (in LGPLv2.1~\S3) +\item Allowing a licensing ``upgrade'' from the LGPL to the GPL\@ (in LGPLv2.1~\S3) \item Binary distribution of the library only, covered in LGPLv2.1~\S4, which is effectively equivalent to LGPLv2.1~\S3 @@ -4222,7 +4222,7 @@ As discussed in Sections~\ref{GPLv2s0} and~\ref{GPLv2s5} of this tutorial, the GPL only governs the activities of copying, modifying and distributing software programs that are not governed by the license. Thus, in FSF's view, simply installing the software on a machine and -using it is not controlled or limited in any way by GPL\@. Using Free +using it is not controlled or limited in any way by the GPL\@. Using Free Software in general requires substantially fewer agreements and less license compliance activity than any known proprietary software. @@ -4272,7 +4272,7 @@ embedded targets. Eventually, Cygnus was so successful that it was purchased by Red Hat where it remains a profitable division. However, there are very small companies that compete in -this space. Because the code-base is protect by GPL, it creates and +this space. Because the code-base is protect by the GPL, it creates and demands industry trust. Companies can cooperate on the software and improve it for everyone. Meanwhile, companies who rely on GCC for their work are happy to pay for improvements, and for ports to new target @@ -4327,7 +4327,7 @@ making a profit. Note that FSF does provide services to assist companies who need assistance in complying with the GPL. You can contact FSF's GPL -Compliance Labs at $<$compliance@fsf.org$>$. +Compliance Labs at $<$licensing@fsf.org$>$. %FIXME-LATER: should have \tutorialpart