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Bradley Kuhn (bkuhn) - 10 years ago 2014-09-19 21:41:00
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GPLv2§2 is for *distributing* modified versions.

This text needs to be clear that GPLv2§2 doesn't govern merely the act
of modification, but distributing modified versions (in whole or in
part). The previous text here wasn't clear on that point.

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@@ ... / @@ -1466,7 +1466,7 @@ requirements of GPLv2\@. @@
 For many, this is where the ``magic'' happens that defends software
 freedom upon redistribution.  GPLv2~\S2 is the only place in GPLv2
 that governs the modification controls of copyright law.  If users
-modify a GPLv2'd program, they must follow the terms of GPLv2~\S2 in making
+distribute modified versions a GPLv2'd program, they must follow the terms of GPLv2~\S2 in making
 those changes.  Thus, this sections ensures that the body of GPL'd software, as it
 continues and develops, remains Free as in freedom.

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