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> but I suppose some countries consider loading into RAM a copy already. I guess we're already at absurdity

FYI most do. Have a look at many software licenses. In particular Microsoft (who as we know invested lots into OpenAI), will argue it is so.

I would also say it makes sense. If it wasn't the case we can just load a program into lots of computers using only a single license/installation medium.



I think it's absurd. In my opinion the copy is for copying the usable part (e.g. installation).

Is running a program making a copy? If I run it on some distributed system is it then making more copies than allowed? This gets insane quickly.

I think it's just a bandaid for fixing removable drive installations. These should have had their own laws/rules/etc.

It has knock-on effects like being able to enforce other IP law to someone you just licensed your software to.

Similarly I think this is more an "interpret words to get the desired outcome instead of the likely spirit or meaning of the words".




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