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On Sun, 16 Jan 2000 14:38:36 -0800, Jeffrey B. Siegal <jbs@quiotix.com> wrote:
>Isaac wrote:
>> If you copy the executable to two of your own computers then you need to
>> give yourself the source code.   Is that what you are saying?   Do you
>> believe the clause you cite is triggered if you distribute to yourself?  I
>> don't.
>
>It is triggered by the act of *copying* the executable.  It is not even
>necessary to consider the act of distribution.  The clause which give you any

So you do believe that I have to give myself source code if I copy an 
executable from one directory to another or from one of my own computers
to another.  This doesn't seem even the least bit silly to you?

>right to copy executables require that the copy be "accompanied" by either the
>freely distributable source code, or a written offer granting the right to
>obtain freely distributable source code.  The section of GPL which grants the
>right to copy executables (section 3) requires this, regardless of whether or
>not distribution occurs.  Otherwise, you have no right to perform these copy

If there is no distribution to whom do I owe source code or an offer?

Isaac