On Fri, 4 Jun 2004 23:25:18 -0700 Adam McKenna wrote:
> the reason you can copy a file
> which has been released under the GPL without accepting the GPL is
> because you are explicitly granted that right by the GPL.
I don't think so: you are not granted any right by a license, unless you
accept the license itself.
Hence, I don't see how could the GPL grant any right to make copies to
someone who is not willing to accept the GPL itself.
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