howto merge two GPL projects [closed]
It is best to have a single statement of what the license is, because you can not trust the user to know how to merge two licenses. A lot of people think the presence of a file called COPYING containing a copy of a GPL license agreement is sufficient to...
adding GNU license to my source code [closed]
open-source,licensing,gnu,gpl,copyright
I just need to copy the license text and the "COPYING" license text file and attach it with my source. But I don't understand the significance of this. Yes, your doubts are absolutely valid. That’s not enough to unambiguously express your intentions to release your work as a free/libre...
The licences of libraries, my rights? [closed]
I am not a lawyer. You should get one, if you are concerned about possible legal issues. First of all, you can not use a library protected by GNU GPL in non-free/proprietary project since it is strong copyleft license. As for whether “you have the right to compile direct the...
Combining binaries of an AGPL/Apache licensed project into a GPL project [closed]
licensing,gpl,apache-license,binaries,agpl
I am not a lawyer. You should get one, if you are concerned about possible legal issues. Since both licenses are supposed to be compatible with the GPLv3, can I just license the whole project under GPLv3 GNU Affero GPLv3 is not compatible with the ordinary GNU GPLv3 since it...
If my GPL-licensed program generates executable code, must that code be GPL-licensed? [closed]
Not a silly concern to have, but I think (and IANAL) you should be in the clear: Output of a GPL program does not normally fall under the GPL itself. For example, the gcc produces binaries for closed-source software as well. The GPL FAQ say: In what cases is the...
GPL License on text editor should my app use copyleft? [closed]
You can use a GPL'ed tool to produce things w/o any impact on the allowable range of licensing for the things you make. However, if you link to GPL code (linking a library or including GPLed code outright) then your code has to be GPL also. This is why the...
What is the license for programs that are compiled with GCC? [on hold]
The GPL handles this explicitly. It only covers work that is derived from the original work covered by the GPL by copying or modifying GPL licensed code. The output of the program is explicitly excluded from the terms and conditions of the GPL. Since a binary compiled with GCC is...
Dual-licence, one is GPL and the other is business [closed]
You don't get the rights if the outside contributions are made under GPL. GPL-ed software is still copyrighted, and only the author(s) holds the rights. If you choose the dual-license model, you face all the challenges that business model exposes. There are many resources on the Internet that further discuss...
Including a file with GPL license to proprietary code [closed]
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, but here are my two cents. You are publishing part A with a GPL-compatible license, so you can include the file in there (although I do not understand why you don't link instead). The file also explicitly allows linking against the compiled version of...
GPL Compliance, Java and Java Dependencies [closed]
Here is fine. It seems fine to me. GPL is compatible with whatever you write if you decide so, regardless of the language you use. It is about you giving rights to other to use what you wrote. It is not about the Java definition or its implementations. Providing...
Mixed license GPL + CC - Licensing book containing code? [closed]
licensing,gpl,creative-commons
Ok, so let's say I drop the NC clause. Then, you’ve changed the key decision regarding to licensing your book: from making it non-free to make it free/libre⁰. :-) Given that you are starting your work from scratch¹, you, of course, are free to establish an arbitrary complex licensing...
Is mixing licences allowed? [closed]
licensing,gpl,bsd-license,gplv3,creative-commons
The use of SO answers in GPL licensed software has come up a lot on meta stack exchange, e.g. http://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/25956/what-is-up-with-the-source-code-license-on-stack-overflow. My understanding is that it's a bit of a nightmare, because cc-wiki and GPL are incompatible. I suspect the issue is the "share alike" part of cc-wiki: you have to...
Obligations when dynamically linking to unmodified gcc runtime libraries under the GPLv3 [closed]
I am not a lawyer. You should get one, if you are concerned about possible legal issues. Well. ‘GCC Runtime Library Exception’ exempts you from all requirements of GNU GPL, which otherwise might affect copyright status of binaries, which was build by GCC. You have permission to propagate a work...
How do I select a license type for my software? [closed]
If the GPL software will be included in your project, e.g. as a library you must choose GPL for your project. If you use the GPL software to produce your project, e.g. a compiler, than you are free to use any license....
Github - why is GPL v2 still recommended over v3? [closed]
I could not find anything that is explicitly about why it is bolded or higher on the list, but I did notice that on this page they mention that GPL v3 is more restrictive. As it is in github's best interest to have the most open licenses it would be...
Can I Sell Web Application/Software Developed With Netbeans Under WAMPServer? [closed]
Netbeans is GPL so yes. Wamp is GPML which I have no idea what that means. Probably a typo for GPL? I couldn't find anything on the latter license. Anyway,I'd say you're clear but you should never take legal advice from myself or the internet. When in doubt, contact a...
GPL library in iOS app without open-sourcing? [closed]
This depends on whether your app is seen as a derivative work or not. In case of libraries this may not be 100% clear: Libraries According to the FSF, "The GPL does not require you to release your modified version, or any part of it. You are free to make...
Can I create GPL licensed software with Delphi? [closed]
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. Assumption: You want to use foreign code in your application that is licensed as GPLv2 only. The only legal way to write software against such code is to make your own source code available as GPLv2 (or a compatible license) as well. You can...