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It can still be considered like an exchange when there is written: "If you use this software, then you agree to comply to the license". Im not sure though to be
by randomNumber7 3y ago
It can still be considered like an exchange when there is written: "If you use this software, then you agree to comply to the license". Im not sure though to be honest. I might depend on the law system or the mood of the judge.
- pessimizer 3y agoTo me, that's like saying, "You can have a glass of water, but you can't have my car" is a contract. "Give me a dollar and you can have this glass of water" is a contract. edit: and to be a tiny bit less glib, a license is where I give up rights I already have, under particular conditions that I dictate. If you choose not to abide by those conditions, the only thing that happens is that I regain the ability to use the rights that I already have. I don't gain any super-copyright powers, or a more powerful copyright.
- randomNumber7 3y agoI know a farmer in a small village and they sell milk and cheese etc. There is no cashier, you take what you want and let the money there. It would still be breaking a contract if you dont...
- em-bee 3y agobecause you trade something for something else. defining what the trade is when i download a GPL application is a bit trickier.