Re: Question about the old BSD license and GPL (gtkipmsg)
On Thu, Jun 21, 2001 at 08:59:52AM -0400, Chloe Hoffman wrote:
> I fail to see the "first amendment" reasons. Violation of the First
> Amendment to the U.S. Constitution typically requires state action.
> To me this is a contract matter between private parties - I don't see
> state action.
Enforcement of copyright is state action, is it not?
Alternatively, it might be clearer to say that copyright law is not
designed as a mechanism for prior restraint of free speech.
--
Raul
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