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		rmc on Jan 3, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ubuntu for phones Just because you use software doesn't mean that the restrictions on the software apply to software it runs. It's only when you re-distribute or modify GPL software that the GPL licences kicks in.

gizmo686 on Jan 4, 2013 [–]

And the manufacturer re-distributes the software when they sell me a phone with it pre-loaded.

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