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If the GPL completely doesn't apply then you don't have a license to use the program.



You don’t have a license to copy the program, the gpl does not grant you a license to use the program as you do not need a license to use a program.

If you don’t agree to The gpl normal copyright law applies and you can’t copy the program outside of fair use in your jurisdiction


If I install a pirate copy of a program on your computer, can you use it without a license?


What law would I be breaking in what jurisdiction? I’m not familiar with Somali copyright law, and that’s the main source of pirated, although I did read an increasing number in Nigeria too.




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