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Via https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.en.html https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.en.html ... From section 3, my understanding is
by pricechild 10y ago
Via https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.en.html https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.en.html ...
From section 3, my understanding is that if you distribute then you must do one of the following:
a) include complete source code
b) include an offer of source code if contacted
c) include the offer of source code you originally received
(It's a bit more complicated than that... but close enough)
So... if they're distributing the kernel as part of a drone they're selling, these clauses would apply?
I'm not sure why "changes" they may or may not have made would have anything to do with it?
- palunon 10y agoIf they didn't change anything, they can simply point you to kernel.org to comply with c), can't they
- mjg59 10y agoOnly if they received code from kernel.org with a 3(b) written offer.
- tzs 10y agoCan that happen? 3(c) is only applicable if they received the code in object or executable form. Does kernel.org distribute object code, or just source code?
- ashitlerferad 10y agoJust source code.