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In article <pgr.223645.17Aug1992@prg.ox.ac.uk> pgr@prg.ox.ac.uk (Partially Grown Rhododendron) writes:
>But what happens if I put a second tar-file on the *same* site, in the
>same directory (with a clear labelling of what the two files are)?
>Does this fall under clause 3(a) of the GPL (version 2):

I believe so.

>In other words, is putting the source in the same directory as the
>executables classified as `accompanying'?

I believe the intent of the "accompanying" clause is that anyone who can
get the binary must be able to get the source the same way.  Just as you
can split a single binary or source distribution into multiple files to
keep them to a reasonable size, you can also split a source/binary
distribution up into separate source and binary files.

>Ok, final case.  Suppose I don't put the source in the same directory;
>what obligations am I under then?  My guess is that it is definitely
>going to be 3(b) even if it appears on other (or the same) FTP site;
>is that right?

I don't think this is necessary.  I believe 3(b) only comes into play when
you have to do something different (such as sending mail) to get the
source.  I don't think a "cd" command counts.

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