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iso947 on July 5, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: Onyx is violating the Linux kernel's license, refu...

You don’t have a license to copy the program, the gpl does not grant you a license to use the program as you do not need a license to use a program.

If you don’t agree to The gpl normal copyright law applies and you can’t copy the program outside of fair use in your jurisdiction

Dylan16807 on July 5, 2020 [–]

If I install a pirate copy of a program on your computer, can you use it without a license?

iso947 on July 6, 2020 | [–]

What law would I be breaking in what jurisdiction? I’m not familiar with Somali copyright law, and that’s the main source of pirated, although I did read an increasing number in Nigeria too.

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