Re: GPL and NDAs

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From: Graham Murray
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 00:00

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In gnu.misc.discuss, Stefaan.Eeckels@ecc.lu (Stefaan A Eeckels) writes:

> All forms of transfer of ownership require an arrangement between
> the two parties.

But does distribution require transfer of ownership?  Is an employer
not distributing pens, computers, paper etc to employees for them to
be used as part of the employment while still retaining ownership. Ie
the employer distributes the physical goods with a licence to use
rather than transfer of ownership. Extending this to softare (in
particular GPL'd,) the employer is distributing the software for the
employee together with a licence for the employee to use for the
employer's business. Under the terms of the GPL this licence
distributed to the employees by the employer cannot be more
restrictive (than the GPL) in allowing redistribution.

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From: Graham Murray <graham@barnowl.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: GPL and NDAs
Date: 2000/01/30
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