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On Wed, Jun 28, 2006 at 07:54:12PM +0200, Kevin F. Quinn wrote: |
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> You don't have to do this |
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> for binary files copied from a Gentoo Live CD, as in that case you're a |
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> third party (like a courier, or the postman) and can can simply refer |
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> back to Gentoo. |
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According to the FSF you need to provide the sources also for things you |
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did not modify (see the link ciaran provided), because you are |
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redistributing those binaries and distribution means you have to provide |
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sources yourself. It is not enough to refer to other parties, because |
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those other parties can take their sources offline and you will still |
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have to provide your users with the sources if/when they want them. |
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You are responsible for providing the sources of any GPL binaries you |
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distribute. |
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Maurice. |
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Maurice van der Pot |
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Gentoo Linux Developer griffon26@g.o http://www.gentoo.org |
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Creator of BiteMe! griffon26@××××××××.com http://www.kfk4ever.com |
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