Patrik Stridvall ps@leissner.se writes:
But why should I do that? I can for example write a script that download Wine for the end user user and apply the patch automatically.
The patch would be considered a derivative work, so distributing it would also violate the LGPL.
It is not primarily understanding that is the issue here. I have said that I believe, and have tried to explain why, that a strong doctrine of derived work is not good for society, because it leads to all sort of absurd consequences.
The people writing copyright law have stopped worrying about the good of society a long time ago, and I don't have much hope for this changing any day soon. I suggest you read Jessica Litman book on this issue.
Anyway I think this discussion, at least the one between you and me, are running around in circles and doesn't move forward at all, so lets just end it.
Yep.