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Re: clean_setup.pl binary-only cache patch


Jason Tishler wrote:
> On Fri, Jan 03, 2003 at 10:25:02AM -0500, Christopher Faylor wrote:
>> On Fri, Jan 03, 2003 at 09:19:27AM -0500, Jason Tishler wrote:
>>> The attached patch enables clean_setup.pl to handle binary-only
>>> caches/mirrors.  Specifically, when no "source:" tags are in the
>>> setup.ini file.
>>> [snip]
>>
>> Wouldn't such a mirror be in violation of the GPL?
>
> Hmm...good point.  OK, I will fess up.  I have such a mirror that is
> only for the convenience of my co-workers and myself.  It is not
> distributed outside of our company.  Note that I was just trying to
> save bandwidth and disk space.
>
> If this is considered a GPL violation (and in hindsight, it probably
> is), then I will update my script to download the source too.
>
> Jason
>
> P.S. Michael, you may want to hold up on that patch... :,)

No reason to do that. The patch has a valid use: if I am maintaining a local
cache for strictly my own personal use, the GPL does not force me to
download the source corresponding to each binary.

Max.


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