George Bonser writes: > So you sell them the binary for $250,000 but license it under GPL. This > means that if they EVER provide ANYONE a binary, they also must provide > the source code. This is a strong deterrant that will likely prevent them > from ever redistributing the binary (to keep the source code under their > control).
The source code *isn't* under their control. You still have it and are free to distribute it without their permission. They have only a GPL copy. > Commercial software can (and has been) provided under GPL for no other > reason than to PREVENT the distribution of the binary by using the source > requirement as a "poison pill". Where is the poison? -- John Hasler This posting is in the public domain. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do with it what you will. Dancing Horse Hill Make money from it if you can; I don't mind. Elmwood, Wisconsin Do not send email advertisements to this address.
