Re: [Fsfe-uk] Sun through the Looking Glass

[MJ Ray]

On 2004-06-30 13:52:42 +0100 Martin Coxall <address@hidden> wrote:

> That is unless, of course, I am mistaken. I wonder what thoughts you 
> have on 
> the subject.

I think you're mistaken along lines described by Rob Hague in reply to 
your duplicate email at 
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/pipermail/debian-uk/2004-June/002271.html

The software in question can not be used on a free software system at 
present because it depends on Sun's proprietary software, but it might 
be free software itself. Also, even if no-one else could distribute it 
legally under the licence, Sun could be the copyright holder and 
therefore not be acting illegally. Please be careful what you call 
illegal. Some people get very upset about it.

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