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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
> [mailto:owner-freebsd-questions@freebsd.org]On Behalf Of TM4525@aol.com
> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 7:23 AM
> To: davids@webmaster.com
> Cc: questions@freebsd.org
> Subject: Re: GPL vs BSD Licence
> 
> 
> The GPL is a myth. It will never be tested because if it is, it 
> will lose all 
> of 
> its teeth. Its much more useful in a speculative state.

I don't believe that the GPL will never be tested in court.  In fact
I think that the FSF is really wanting to see it tested in court
so that it gains some legitimacy.  But I think that they are
waiting for the right case to come along - one that would be so
obviouly favorable to them that they would almost be guarenteed
to win it.

Ted