Re: GPL and NDAs

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From: Jeffrey B. Siegal
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 00:00

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Isaac wrote:
> The distinction is that mere copying without distributing doesn't trigger
> any important responsibilities under the GPL.  The GPL could of course
> restrict such copying but it doesn't.  I think this is the main reason
> that the results for the Texaco case are different from what RMS
> suggests the GPL allows.

Yes and no.  By my imperfect recollection, in the Texaco case, the original
journals were distributed around within the company and each recipient made
his own copies.  These copies would probably be fair use if the recipient had
his own subscription, but not in connection with the widespread distribution
of the originals.

Distribution within a company is distribution.  Similarly, I can make fair use
copies of Microsoft Office for my own use (as a backup, to facilitate
installation, etc.) I can not distribute those copies to others within my
company.

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From: "Jeffrey B. Siegal" <jbs@quiotix.com>
Subject: Re: GPL and NDAs
Date: 2000/01/15
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