[issue93] GPL violation between two companies and the customer

[Shane M. Coughlan]

Arnoud Engelfriet wrote:
> This is why it's a good practice to have your suppliers sign something
> that says "If I give you GPL software, I will also give you everything
> you'll need to comply with the GPL once you redistribute the GPL
> software. I will pay $BIGBUCKS if I fail to comply."

Arnoud is absolutely correct here.

If more companies introduced a term like the above ( a ) it would help
reduce costs and headaches and ( b ) it would encourage more companies
to double-check what they need to do to comply with the terms of the
licence.

Regards

Shane

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