On Fri, 14 May 2004, Paul Jakma wrote:
> And so? If you dont want to get paid, only want to use your
> modifications in house, then that is fine. The GPL allows that.
Before this descends utterly into noise, can you please (using my
example) give me answers to the three questions below?
> > The original example:
> > BadCompany is selling a piece of hardware, say a wireless router,
> > using Linux. They offer the source code on CD for a trillion euro.
Assume the router is being sold for 100 euro. They offer the source code
for a trillion euro. I have 3 questions, and I would love precise
answers to them:
(1) Is BadCompany in violation of the GPL?
(2) If so, which clause of the GPL are they breaching?
(3) What is the upper limit on the price they can charge for a CD
containing the source code?
I really need those questions answered before we go on to any more general
discussion concerning the GPL.
Ronan
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