python and gpl

[JanC]

Paul Rubin schreef:

> My IANAL amateur reading is that the GPL does in fact apply, at least
> in the US.  Running the program is not restricted, but loading the
> program from disk to memory before you can run it counts as copying
> it, which invokes the license, Computer Associates v. Altai, 982 F.2d
> 693.  I personally believe that doctrine is insane, but that's what
> software companies pushed through the courts in order to make
> shrink-wrap EULA's enforceable.  (Otherwise they'd only be enforceable
> if you agreed to the terms before the vendor got your money).

In Belgium (and the whole EU, I think) copying a program from disk to 
memory to be able to run it is covered under "fair use" (just like copying 
digital data from an audio CD to a DAC to be able to listen to it is fair 
use), which can't be restricted by companies.

AFAIK. IANAL. Etc.  ;-)

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JanC

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