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donaldr3 - 10 years ago 2014-03-21 21:04:41
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 GPLv2~\S3, therefore, allows source code to be provided on any physical
 ``medium customarily used for software interchange.''  By design, this
 phrase covers a broad spectrum --- the phrase seeks to pre-adapt to
-changes in  technology.  When GPLv22 was first published in June
+changes in  technology.  When GPLv2 was first published in June
 , distribution on magnetic tape was still common, and CD was
 relatively new.  By 2002, CD is the default.  By 2007, DVD's were the
 default.  Now, it's common to give software on USB drives and SD card.  This
 relatively new.  By 2002, CD was the default.  By 2007, DVD's were the
 default.  Now, it's common to give software on USB drives and SD cards.  This
 language in the license must adapt with changing technology.
 Meanwhile, the binding created by the word ``customarily'' is key.  Many
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 would unfairly favor large companies.  GPLv2~\S3(b) allows the
 separation of the binary software from the key tool that people can use
 to exercise their freedom. The GPL permits this separation because it is
-good for redistributors, and those users who turn out not to need the
+good for re-distributors, and those users who turn out not to need the
 source.  However, to ensure equal rights for all software users, anyone
 along the distribution chain must have the right to get the source and
 exercise those freedoms that require it.

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