Installshield 6 (inter-proc) patches

[Alexandre Julliard]

Patrik Stridvall <ps at leissner.se> writes:

> But why should I do that?
> I can for example write a script that download Wine for the end user user
> and apply the patch automatically.

The patch would be considered a derivative work, so distributing it
would also violate the LGPL.

> It is not primarily understanding that is the issue here.  I have
> said that I believe, and have tried to explain why, that a strong
> doctrine of derived work is not good for society, because it leads
> to all sort of absurd consequences.

The people writing copyright law have stopped worrying about the good
of society a long time ago, and I don't have much hope for this
changing any day soon. I suggest you read Jessica Litman book on this
issue.

> Anyway I think this discussion, at least the one between you and me, are
> running around in circles and doesn't move forward at all, so lets just end
> it.

Yep.

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Alexandre Julliard
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