It’s in the quote. ^^ That’s correct, in case they actually ship the source code with the hardware, they’re complying. I very much doubt they do that. As such,

It’s in the quote. ^^ That’s correct, in case they actually ship the source code with the hardware, they’re complying. I very much doubt they do that. As such, option b) comes into play. The GPL FAQ is very clear on the point that "any third party" means exactly that: Anyone that gets a hold of the offer (which you’re required to provide, otherwise probably also a violation) can request the source code.