[vdr] Re: commercial vdr box

[Clemens Kirchgatterer <clemens@thf.ath.cx>]

Andreas Oberritter <obi@linuxtv.org> wrote:

> Am Sa, den 27.03.2004 schrieb Clemens Kirchgatterer um 19:50:
> > if sombody got the binaries from a third person,
> > he may request the source from you, at least by mail order.
> 
> wrong. he may request the source from the third person because the
> third person distributed binaries.

if you did have read all the things you suggest to others you may know
better. from the GPL FAQ:

> My friend got a GPL-covered binary with an offer to supply source, and
> made a copy for me. Can I use the offer myself to obtain the source?
>
> Yes, you can. The offer must be open to everyone who has a copy of the
> binary that it accompanies. This is why the GPL says your friend must
> give you a copy of the offer along with a copy of the binary---so you
> can take advantage of it.

i think this is very clear.

[..]

> according to common sense you only have the right to get the source
> code if you bought such a thing becauso only then you received
> binaries from the manufacturer.

as stated above, it does not matter where i did get the binaries from,
the only thing that matters is who distributed the changed binaries in
the first place.

> and you can only claim license violations if you are the licensor. who
> knows.. maybe Klaus decided to choose a different license for them?

i think you really should either read more carfully what has been said
so far and stop spreading FUD.

nobody has claimed that anybody violates the GPL regarding VDR so far.
but there are people who want to be sure that it will not happen as it
has allready been the case with other projects. this is rather on topic
here, i think. if you are not interested in a specific thread - don't
read it.

best regards ...
clemens


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