Re: GPL and other licences

[Stefaan A Eeckels]

On Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:24:25 -0600
John Hasler <john@dhh.gt.org> wrote:

> Stefaan writes:
> > I believe that in both cases, the person or entity wishing to
> > accept the GPL has to be in possession of a lawful copy.
> 
> I believe that he must _own_ a copy.  A bailee or agent can be in
> lawful possession of a lawful copy.

OK, thanks for the correction. I've reformulated the same stuff so often
in this discussion with Alfred that slip-ups were bound to happen.

For the record, I agree that owning a lawful copy is a prerequisite for
accepting the GPL. 

Take care,

-- 
Stefaan
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