Re: Problem with GPLv3 FAQ about linking with Visual C++

[David Kastrup]

Alexander Terekhov <terekhov@web.de> writes:

> David Kastrup wrote:
>
> [... snip dak's hallucinatory considerations ...]
>
>> Apart from those considerations, the concerned law is contract law.  
>
> Dak, repeat ten times:
>
> THE GPL IS A CONTRACTUAL INSTRUMENT (AKA 'IS A CONTRACT').

First part right, second wrong.  It is a contractual instrument.  It is
not a contract.

> http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/contractual-instrument.html
>
> "contractual instrument   
>
> Definition
>
> Formal document establishing a contractual arrangement."

Why do you think do they have different dictionary entries for
"contract" and "contractual instrument"?

As contrasted to a contract, we don't have a binding agreement between
two parties.  The second party retains the choice of accepting the
terms, and the first party does not have the option to sue for breach of
contract.

That way we just have a contractual arrangement, not a contract.

-- 
David Kastrup