On Fri, Jun 18, 2004 at 12:12:13PM -0300, Humberto Massa wrote:
> This is the problem: why is it not mere aggregation? where is the
> transformation??!!!!!!
Why is this a problem?
The GPL excercises the right to control the distribution of
collective works based on GPLed code. It grants an exception, but
that exception doesn't apply to the linux kernel.
>Now let's say I start distributing WinFoo with wine. This is a
>compilation derivative of his compilation. It's clearly not mere
>aggregation, as the two pieces combine to produce a single work.
>If I publish an anthology of short stories, that's a compilation.
>If one of them is written to be a prequel or sequel to another,
>then it is a derived work of that other. If they *all* have that
>relation to one another, I'm publishing what's probably a joint
>work.
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