FireFox 3 EULA

[Rui Miguel Silva Seabra]

On Mon, Sep 15, 2008 at 08:39:43PM +0900, Joel Rees wrote:
> Some apps show you a EULA for the GPL when they install. And if you  
> can7t agree to the GPL, you can click disagree and refrain from  
> installing.

That should be considered a bug. You don't have to agree with the GNU
GPL to have a local copy and use it for any need, studying, modifying,
and yes, even distribution.

The basic principle is that you don't agree because the GNU GPL is an
unilateral grant, it doesn't ask for your permission because instead of
reducing your rights, it grants you extra rights, under certain conditions
which are not under negotiation.

As a form of educating users, sure one could display the GNU GPL upfront
on first usage of such a program, but as an information, and not as a
restrictiction.

Rui

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