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Old 02-28-2006, 08:06 PM   #1
RodWC
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I'm just curious


What's to stop someone from buying a copy of SuSe, Xandros or whatever, changing a few things and selling or distributing it as their own? It must be something but I can't figure it out! Been wondering that for a while now. Obviously, if it were possible, someone would do it I would guess.
 
Old 02-28-2006, 08:15 PM   #2
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Read the GNU public license - it protects it.
 
Old 02-28-2006, 08:18 PM   #3
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The fear of going to prison for violating copyright laws.
 
  


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