Question on OSD #5
Matthew Flaschen
matthew.flaschen at gatech.edu
Thu Dec 13 23:03:53 UTC 2007
Tzeng, Nigel H. wrote:
> This is of course different from "if you can't comply, you can't use
> the code."
The problem with your version is that someone can just change a
regulation in order to violate your license.
> I'm going to make the bald assertion that most government program
> managers will NOT violate your copyright license even if enforcement
> might be percieved as difficult.
>
> If you say you must comply or not use the software, they simply would
> not use the software. Mostly they are simply being honest.
Then why not make that the rule?
Matt Flaschen
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