From c5f70c98febcdeb1fab64fe278da92e0c2facb53 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Bradley M. Kuhn" Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:58:51 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Wrote a few more slides. --- presentations/1hr-GPL/1hr-GPL.markdown | 37 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+) diff --git a/presentations/1hr-GPL/1hr-GPL.markdown b/presentations/1hr-GPL/1hr-GPL.markdown index 9fe7979..7141994 100644 --- a/presentations/1hr-GPL/1hr-GPL.markdown +++ b/presentations/1hr-GPL/1hr-GPL.markdown @@ -172,3 +172,40 @@ + Most important technical concepts you need: + source code, binaries, methods of distribution. + +# Considering Sections of the GPL + ++ With the remaining time … + + in interest of the experts in the audience … + + let's dig into a few specific sections. + ++ GPL ♥ 17 USC§106(2) & 17 USC§106(3) + ++ Modification and distribution. + +# Why Permission to Modify? + ++ Your new copyrights are your copyrights: + + you are affixing it in a tangible medium. + ++ Exclusive right of copyright holders: + + Control on “preparation of derivative works” + + Distribution of the work. + + Note the combination of these. + ++ Again, see 17 USC§106 + ++ N.B.: “derivative works” is USA-centric, modify is more international) + +# Modification As a Center Provision + ++ GPL's primary copyright hook is copyright controls on the right to modify. + ++ GPL's central tenant: + ++ You can make a modified version of various types privately as much as you'd like. + ++ When you distribute that modified version, you have requirements to meet. + ++ Technological considerations dictate necessity of more complex rules for +certain types of modifications.