>>>>> "Ralph" == Ralph Corderoy <ralph@inputplus.co.uk> writes:

    Ralph> So them withdrawing one means of distribution but leaving
    Ralph> others doesn't suggest a GPL violation to me.

Per se, no, see clause 3(b).  But as a threat intended to inhibit
redistribution, it's a violation of clause 6.  Tom's right, I think.

But I suspect that Ian misspoke himself in the first place, since the
restriction against redistributing _RPMs_ is so gratuitous given the
FTP availability.  Furthermore, the contract/statement Ian quoted
didn't mention the RPMs.

What it said is that you may not copy or redistribute your _RHN
credentials_ (not even to yourself!)  That is both legal under the GPL
and good business sense.


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