Re:Pirating Ubuntu?

["markw-4" <user=5@nabble.blu.org>]

 Sorry for jumping in late, and maybe I'm covering ground already covered, 
but this is my understanding of the legalities of publishing a "rip" of an 
ubuntu purchased at Best Buy. 

Even if the whole distribution is 100% GPL, LGPL, and BSD code, the 
"collection" itself represents a unique work that can be copyrighted and 
protected. For instance, even though zipcodes are public knowledge a 
database of them is a unique work and can be protected. 

If it is identical to the ISO image available for download you are 
probably OK. 

If it is different than the publicly available image you need to check the 
copyright on the package. If it is restricted, you are in violation of 
copyright if you distribute it. 

If you break it down to the component packages and re-create the ISO 
image, you need to ensure that no trade marks or proprietary packages or 
artwork are included. 

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