Re: GPL and NDAs

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From: Jeffrey B. Siegal
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2000 00:00

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Isaac wrote:
> 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?

Of course it is silly.  If you already have the source code and the right to
distribute, then you don't need to give it to yourself.  But if you give
someone else a copy of the program, then the source code, or the right to
obtain it, and the right to redistribute needs to accompany the copy itself. 
Think of the source code and the right to redistribute being "stapled" to the
executable.  You can't separate them.

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

You don't need to give it to any particular person.  It "accompanies" all
copies of the executable itself.  According to GPL the two are inseparable,
except "fair use" copies.

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From: "Jeffrey B. Siegal" <jbs@quiotix.com>
Subject: Re: GPL and NDAs
Date: 2000/01/16
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