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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1>> If the box downloads a linux kernel through the DSLAM network, then >> someone is clearly distributing linux kernels through the DSLAM network. >> I would guess it is the same guys, because relying on someone else >> providing>> them with kernels is a risky business. But whoever is on the other end >> of the DSLAM net have to offer the source as well, because they _are_ >> distributing kernels.>>>> The fact that the user isn't supposed to know how this box work >> doesn't change anything, of course. The GPL says those who >> distribute the work - it doesn't matter that they don't tell the >> customer that they're given a linux kernel. They still have to offer >> the source if asked.> > > the argument that they are making is that they are only moveing the > kernel within their own companies equipment, and therefor it doesn't > count as 'distribution'> > agree with this argument or not, but please acknowledge this point of > view rather then pretending that they have no argument at all and are > just plain refusing.> > David Lang> If one turns it on, doesn't turn it off, pays the 400 EUR and as a result OWNS it, then what one has is a box that at that point in time is running Linux and one is the owner of it. // Stefan -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.1 (MingW32) iD8DBQFDRHnpBrn2kJu9P78RApviAJ9AwjF8wU+6ao/L61AC7xW/QSBRZwCaA9u1 yDDXxWQ/0MHeAS7pSg4C4rg= =oLR8 -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to majordomo@vger.kernel.org More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/ | ||||||||||||
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