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from: Paul Edwards
date: 1997-05-29 20:43:12
subject: Re: UUCP!!!

Bob Lawrence (Bob_Lawrence{at}grntrs.dialix.oz.au) wrote:
:   BTW, I don't think this gnu licence would be sustainable under law.
: Everyone is entitled to the fruits of their labour and *forcing* you
: to give it up is pretty dodgy. A contract is only enforceable is there
: is a clear benefit on both sides. Arbitrary rules don't go very well
: under Law. 

Forget that, did you sign an agreement?

However, the thing that they are relying on is - WHAT gives YOU the right
to use their code?  Where do you have permission to do so?  The only thing
that gives you a right to use it, comes with a whole lot of strings
attached.  It really stinks though.

BFN.  Paul.

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