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Re: Combining proprietary code and GPL for in-house use



On Wed, Jun 27, 2001 at 10:46:12PM -0700, Thomas Bushnell, BSG wrote:
> Yes, I'm assuming only cases where the intention is to get around the
> GPL.  Like I said, intention matters a great deal here.

Note: intention doesn't make the derivative work illegal or legal,
however, intent (as expressed by the larger pattern of behavior) makes
a big difference in the legal liability incurred.

Note also: it's fairly routine for copyright violations to be settled
with an exchange of mail.  Only in particularly contentious cases does
it go to court.

-- 
Raul



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