On Thu, Feb 07, 2008 at 12:31:09PM +0000, Luciano Rocha wrote:
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> 
> Why do I have to accept the GPL to install msysgit?
> 
> Only the "NO WARRANTY ..." should be required, GPL is only required for
> distribution (and you could make that information available at install).
> 

Section 1 of the GPL requires to "give any other recipients of the
Program a copy of this License along with the Program." AFAIK, showing
the License during installation is the traditional way to do so on
Windows. Please, note that the GPL clearly states that distribution is
possible "provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on
each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty."
IANAL, but it appears to me that if an installer that does not follow
the traditional way (for the target system) of publishing the copyright
notice, may be found in violation of the later requirement, and thus
any such distribution may deem as unlawful.

So, if you think about creating your own installer for Git, don't forget
to consult to your lawyer...

Dmitry
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