Do download sites violate GNU GPL programs?

[David Woolley]

John Cowan wrote:

> 
> In that case, they are in breach, and the FSF could sue them, *if* they
> wanted to bother.  Probably most of these sites are judgment-proof.
> 
The FSF can only sue them if they own the copyright for that package. 
It is the copyright owner has to sue, or more commonly, seek specific 
performance.

Incidentally, there may be a problem with your clock.

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