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@ -1473,7 +1473,7 @@ continues and develops, remains Free as in freedom.
To achieve that goal, GPLv2~\S2 first sets forth that the rights of To achieve that goal, GPLv2~\S2 first sets forth that the rights of
redistribution of modified versions are the same as those for verbatim redistribution of modified versions are the same as those for verbatim
copying, as presented in GPLv2~\S1. Therefore, the details of charging money, copying, as presented in GPLv2~\S1. Therefore, the details of charging money,
keeping copyright notices intact, and other GPLv2~\S1 provisions are in tact keeping copyright notices intact, and other GPLv2~\S1 provisions are intact
here as well. However, there are three additional requirements. here as well. However, there are three additional requirements.
The first (GPLv2~\S2(a)) requires that modified files carry ``prominent The first (GPLv2~\S2(a)) requires that modified files carry ``prominent
@ -1671,7 +1671,7 @@ directed by David Lynch, must be perceptible by human eyes and ears to
have any value. have any value.
Software is not so. While the source code --- the human-readable Software is not so. While the source code --- the human-readable
representation of software is of keen interest to programmers -- users and representation of software --- is of keen interest to programmers, users and
programmers alike cannot make the proper use of software in that programmers alike cannot make the proper use of software in that
human-readable form. Binary code --- the ones and zeros that the computer human-readable form. Binary code --- the ones and zeros that the computer
can understand --- must be predicable and attainable for the software to can understand --- must be predicable and attainable for the software to
@ -2302,7 +2302,7 @@ FSF sought to ease interpretation of GPL in other countries by replacement of
USA-centric\footnote{See Section~\ref{non-usa-copyright} of this tutorial for USA-centric\footnote{See Section~\ref{non-usa-copyright} of this tutorial for
a brief discussion about non-USA copyright systems.} copyright phrases and a brief discussion about non-USA copyright systems.} copyright phrases and
wording with neutral terminology rooted in description of behavior rather wording with neutral terminology rooted in description of behavior rather
than specific statue. As can be seen in the section-by-section discussion of than specific statute. As can be seen in the section-by-section discussion of
GPLv3 that follows, nearly every section had changes related to issues of GPLv3 that follows, nearly every section had changes related to issues of
internationalization. internationalization.
@ -2803,7 +2803,7 @@ object-code-related copyleft provisions are in GPLv3\S6, discussed in
\S~\ref{GPLv3s6} of this tutorial). Compared to GPLv2\S2(b), GPLv3\S5(c) \S~\ref{GPLv3s6} of this tutorial). Compared to GPLv2\S2(b), GPLv3\S5(c)
states that the GPL applies to the whole of the work. Such was stated states that the GPL applies to the whole of the work. Such was stated
already in GPLv2\S2(b), in ``in whole or in part'', but this simplified already in GPLv2\S2(b), in ``in whole or in part'', but this simplified
wording makes it clear the entire covered work wording makes it clear it applies to the entire covered work.
Another change in GPLv3\S5(c) is the removal of the Another change in GPLv3\S5(c) is the removal of the
words ``at no charge,'' which was often is misunderstood upon na\"{i}ve words ``at no charge,'' which was often is misunderstood upon na\"{i}ve
@ -2839,7 +2839,7 @@ in \S~\ref{GPLv2s3} of this tutorial), the distribution of object code may
either be accompanied by the machine-readable source code, or it may be either be accompanied by the machine-readable source code, or it may be
accompanied by a valid written offer to provide the machine-readable source accompanied by a valid written offer to provide the machine-readable source
code. However, unlike in GPLv2, that offer cannot be exercised by any third code. However, unlike in GPLv2, that offer cannot be exercised by any third
party; rather, only those ``who possesses the object code'' can exercise party; rather, only those ``who possess the object code'' can exercise
the offer. (Note that this is a substantial narrowing of requirements of the offer. (Note that this is a substantial narrowing of requirements of
offer fulfillment, and is a wonderful counterexample to dispute claims that offer fulfillment, and is a wonderful counterexample to dispute claims that
the GPLv3 has more requirements than GPLv2.) the GPLv3 has more requirements than GPLv2.)
@ -2921,7 +2921,7 @@ over a network, provided that the distributor offers equivalent access to
copy the Corresponding Source Code ``in the same way through the same copy the Corresponding Source Code ``in the same way through the same
place''. This wording might be interpreted to permit peer-to-peer place''. This wording might be interpreted to permit peer-to-peer
distribution of binaries \textit{if} they are packaged together with the CCS, distribution of binaries \textit{if} they are packaged together with the CCS,
but such packaging impractical, for at least three reasons. First, even if but such packaging is impractical, for at least three reasons. First, even if
the CCS is packaged with the object code, it will only be available to a the CCS is packaged with the object code, it will only be available to a
non-seeding peer at the end of the distribution process, but the peer will non-seeding peer at the end of the distribution process, but the peer will
already have been providing parts of the binary to others in the network. already have been providing parts of the binary to others in the network.
@ -2933,7 +2933,7 @@ transmission time. Third, in current practice, CCS packages themselves tend
-- thus, there generally will be too few participants downloading the same -- thus, there generally will be too few participants downloading the same
source package at the same time to enable effective seeding and distribution. source package at the same time to enable effective seeding and distribution.
GPLv3~\S6(e) addresses this issues. If a licensee conveys such a work of GPLv3~\S6(e) addresses these issues. If a licensee conveys such a work of
object code using peer-to-peer transmission, that licensee is in compliance object code using peer-to-peer transmission, that licensee is in compliance
with GPLv3~\S6 if the licensee informs other peers where the object code and with GPLv3~\S6 if the licensee informs other peers where the object code and
its CCS are publicly available at no charge under subsection GPLv3~\S6(d). its CCS are publicly available at no charge under subsection GPLv3~\S6(d).
@ -2969,7 +2969,7 @@ to enable users to link proprietary programs to modified libraries.)
\label{user-product} \label{user-product}
The scope of these requirements are narrow. GPLv3~\S6 introduces the concept The scope of these requirements is narrow. GPLv3~\S6 introduces the concept
of a ``User Product'', which includes devices that are sold for personal, of a ``User Product'', which includes devices that are sold for personal,
family, or household use. Distributors are only required to provide family, or household use. Distributors are only required to provide
Installation Information when they convey object code in a User Product. Installation Information when they convey object code in a User Product.
@ -3009,7 +3009,7 @@ favorable to consumer rights.\footnote{The Magnuson-Moss consumer product
adopted in several state and provincial consumer protection laws.} adopted in several state and provincial consumer protection laws.}
Ideally, this body of interpretation\footnote{The FSF, however, was very Ideally, this body of interpretation\footnote{The FSF, however, was very
clear that incorporation of such legal interpretation was in no way clear that incorporation of such legal interpretation was in no way
intended work as a general choice of USA law for GPLv3.} will guide intended to work as a general choice of USA law for GPLv3.} will guide
interpretation of the consumer product subdefinition in GPLv3~\S6, and this interpretation of the consumer product subdefinition in GPLv3~\S6, and this
will hopefully provide a degree of legal certainty advantageous to device will hopefully provide a degree of legal certainty advantageous to device
manufacturers and downstream licensees alike. manufacturers and downstream licensees alike.
@ -3038,7 +3038,7 @@ including small businesses and schools, and had only recently been
promoted for use in the home.}. promoted for use in the home.}.
However, Magnuson-Moss is not a perfect fit because in the area of components However, Magnuson-Moss is not a perfect fit because in the area of components
of dwellings, the settled interpretation under Magnuson-Moss under-inclusive. of dwellings, the settled interpretation under Magnuson-Moss is under-inclusive.
Depending on how such components are manufactured or sold, they may or may Depending on how such components are manufactured or sold, they may or may
not be considered Magnuson-Moss consumer products.\footnote{Building not be considered Magnuson-Moss consumer products.\footnote{Building
materials that are purchased directly by a consumer from a retailer, for materials that are purchased directly by a consumer from a retailer, for
@ -4309,7 +4309,7 @@ embedded targets. Eventually, Cygnus was so successful that
it was purchased by Red Hat where it remains a profitable division. it was purchased by Red Hat where it remains a profitable division.
However, there are very small companies that compete in However, there are very small companies that compete in
this space. Because the code-base is protect by the GPL, it creates and this space. Because the code-base is protected by the GPL, it creates and
demands industry trust. Companies can cooperate on the software and demands industry trust. Companies can cooperate on the software and
improve it for everyone. Meanwhile, companies who rely on GCC for their 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 work are happy to pay for improvements, and for ports to new target
@ -4357,7 +4357,7 @@ admittedly to the dismay of FSF, many modern and complex software
systems are built using both proprietary and GPL'd components that are systems are built using both proprietary and GPL'd components that are
not legally derivative works of each other. Sometimes, it is easier simply to not legally derivative works of each other. Sometimes, it is easier simply to
improve existing GPL'd application than to start from scratch. In improve existing GPL'd application than to start from scratch. In
exchange for that benefit, the license requires that the modifier give exchange for that benefit, the license requires that the modifier gives
back to the commons that made the work easier in the first place. It is a back to the commons that made the work easier in the first place. It is a
reasonable trade-off and a way to help build a better world while also reasonable trade-off and a way to help build a better world while also
making a profit. making a profit.