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On Fri, Jan 27, 2006 at 11:50:43AM -0800, David Schwartz wrote:
> 	Correct. However, all the GPL-based ones grant rights *automatically* upon
> distribution.

Of course not.  The license only applies if you accept it, and you
don't have to.  It's not an EULA.

  OG.