Messages in this thread | ![/](/images/icornerl.gif) | | From | "David Schwartz" <> | Subject | RE: Linksys WRT54G and the GPL | Date | Mon, 9 Jun 2003 14:50:11 -0700 |
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> If he chooses 3b ("written offer, valid for at least three years, to > give any third party, for a charge no more than your cost of physically > performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the > corresponding source code") he has to give it to everyone.
As I read 3b, it only applies if the person requesting the source code actually has physical possession of the written offer. (Though the offer could be transferred to anyone.)
> > In Linksys case dumping the required source on the end of the CD of > > goodies that comes with the kit and including a notice would be > > sufficient.
> Yup.
No, it would not be. They also distribute the software from their web page, and that distribution must also be accompanied by source code or a written offer.
DS
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