diff --git a/gpl-lgpl.tex b/gpl-lgpl.tex index 80245aa..d45f40b 100644 --- a/gpl-lgpl.tex +++ b/gpl-lgpl.tex @@ -2514,20 +2514,22 @@ is that the library in question does not qualify for it. \section{GPLv3~\S2: Basic Permissions} +GPLv3~\S2 can roughly be considered as an equivalent to GPLv2~\S0 (discussed +in \S~\ref{GPLv2sS0} of this tutorial). However, the usual style of +improvements found in GPLv3 are found here as well. For example, the first +sentence of GPLv3~\S2 furthers the goal internationalization. Under the +copyright laws of some countries, it may be necessary for a copyright license +to include an explicit provision setting forth the duration of the rights +being granted. In other countries, including the USA, such a provision is +unnecessary but permissible. + +GPLv3~\S2\P1 also acknowledges that licensees under the GPL enjoy rights of +copyright fair use, or the equivalent under applicable law. These rights are +compatible with, and not in conflict with, the freedoms that the GPL seeks to +protect, and the GPL cannot and should not restrict them. + % FIXME: phrase ``unmodified Program'' appears due to User Products exception -We have included the first sentence of section 2 to further internationalize -the GPL. Under the copyright laws of some countries, it may be necessary for -a copyright license to include an explicit provision setting forth the -duration of the rights being granted. In other countries, including the -United States, such a provision is unnecessary but permissible. - -The first paragraph of section 2 also acknowledges that licensees under the -GPL enjoy rights of copyright fair use, or the equivalent under applicable -law. These rights are compatible with, and not in conflict with, the freedoms -that the GPL seeks to protect, and the GPL cannot and should not restrict -them. - % FIXME: propagate and convey Section 2 distinguishes between activities of a licensee that are permitted