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Re: Computer with Debian preinstalled



<ajdlinux@gmail.com> schrieb/wrote:
> I think the most practical solution would be to write an offer saying
> "To obtain the source code for the software on your system, send $5 to
> cover postage and media costs to Michael Bode, <insert address>. You
> can also obtain the source code online... <list instructions for
> downloading sources>."

> Just saying 'download the sources' does not meet the requirements of
> GPLv2. Writing an offer means that you won't have to worry about it
> until someone actually requests it.

That's a bad idea. What if the download site goes away after, say, 30
months and only then someone makes a request because he was unable to
download it from the net?

It you haven't wasted any thought on archiving the sources, you have a  
reason to be worried then.

Claus




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