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		lucian1900 on Sept 10, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: From Linux to OSX - 1 Year Later The US has the first sale doctrine, and there are similar laws in other parts of the world. The seller has no rights over property after they sell it.

jshen on Sept 10, 2012 [–]

The definition of property is fuzzy, and I can sell you bits that don't include source code. The OP is arguing that source code is an intrinsic right. I don't see that.

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