Home Messages Index
[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next]
Author IndexDate IndexThread Index

Re: [News] McAfee Responds to "Request for Source Code"

Tim Smith wrote:

> In article <fn4i55xk8m.ln2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
>  Jerry McBride <jmcbride@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Here's a copy of my original request, simple and to the point:
>> 
>> #### my request for source code ####
>> 
>> I just read an article that your company uses GPL licensed source code.
>> Would you be so kind as to give me the URL where I can download the
>> sources that you use, as required by the GPL?
>> 
>> Thank You,  Jerry
>> 
>> #### end of original request ####
> 
> The GPL does not require that the source be obtainable by download.
> There are several ways to distribute source that can satisfy the GPL,
> depending on exactly how they are using and distributing their product.
> 
> Have you actually obtained a McAfee product and examined it to determine
> what they are actually required to do, or are you just guessing?
> 

Since I don't own a windows driven computer... I don't own a McAfee prouct.
However, if they do employ GPL software, I'd like a copy none the less.


-- 

Jerry McBride (jmcbride@xxxxxxxxxx)

[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next]
Author IndexDate IndexThread Index