Nathanael Nerode <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > The GPL contains some clauses which are somewhat irritating for > *printed* manuals *only*. Debian does not think that this is a > problem, as Debian does not distribute printed manuals (the user can > always print them himself).
Agreed. Similarly, if you distribute physical hardware containing GPL code, you must obey the same requirements (to provide source on a CDROM, etc, or give a written offer to provide source on a CDROM etc). And that's okay but, as you say, not ideal. So I prefer the GPLv3 drafts (in sec. 6) because they allow Internet distribution of the source, even when the object code or executable is distributed in a physical medium (e.g. a printed manual or a router). -Sanjoy `If we are fortunate, Republicans will complete their self-destruction before they extinguish the Constitution and destroy America.' --Paul Roberts, former assistant Treasury Secretary under Reagan -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
