On Thursday 14 October 2004 17:20, Stephen Black wrote:
SuSE's own website states quite clearly that the product is subject to the GNU GPL. See page http://www.suse.com/us/private/support/licenses/ The text on that page states: 'The Linux kernel and the major part of all Linux applications are subject to the "GPL", a license that guarantees free availability and the disclosure of the source code.' There is a link on that page to a copy of the GNU GPL, the preamble of which states: ' For example, if you distribute copies of such a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that you have. You must make sure that they, too, receive or can get the source code. And you must show them these terms so they know their rights.
We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software.'
I would have thought that the above is more than clear.
Wrong! I quote from your own words:
'The Linux kernel and the major part of all Linux applications are subject
Note the word 'major'. It does not say 'all'. So only _that_major_part_ is allowed to be copied. I don't know how it is with the remaining part. Cheers, Leen