Re: Linux kernel in breach of GPL ?
Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 14:45:49 +0000 (GMT)
> But how does that sit with the following paragraph:
>
> 4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program
> except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt
> otherwise to copy, modify, sublicense or distribute the Program is
> void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License.
> However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under
> this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such
> parties remain in full compliance.
>
> With consideration to the word "sublicense" ? Whilst it isn't more
> restrictive than the GPL, it isn't the GPL, which (to me) appears
> to be a problem ?
Because the GPL license also says:
These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If
identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program,
and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in
themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those
sections when you distribute them as separate works.
Alan
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