"Alexander" == Alexander Terekhov <terekhov@web.de> writes:
Alexander> All the same ways as with copyrighted text. The GPL is not a Alexander> contract and there's just nothing to accept. You'll have to Alexander> show some copyright infringement (USC 106 though 121) without Alexander> using words "distribution" and "promise". Assume that I simply Alexander> download GPL'ed copies from some FSF's site not clicking on Alexander> any "I accept" buttons. When you buy a book you don't sign a contract too. Nor a license. That does not mean that you have rights to copy the original work or derivatives. How come with downloaded software it means ? I'd think making copies of the work constitutes an equivalent to clicking an accept button. Besides, it is common to obtain the work and be aware of the license afterwards. That again I can't imagine that means you're not bound by the terms of the license. ~velco