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Re: The Spirit of Free Software, or The Reality



* Paul Wise:

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> Why doesn't it just download the full list and do checks client-side?

The contents of this list is proprietary.  Google might not even own
it (or parts of it).  There may also be a need for operational secrecy
for such technology.

Publishing the list would also increase liability for Google because
it is easier to spot third parties whose rights are violated.


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