Re: GPL Question

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Fri Oct 27 2000 - 12:21:27 EST


> On Fri, 27 Oct 2000, Jason Wohlgemuth wrote:
>
> > Now, if a module is loaded that registers a set of functions that have
> > increased functionality compared to the original functions, if that
> > modules is not based off GPL'd code, must the source code of that module
> > be released under the GPL?
>
> It would probably follow GPL, but it's pretty slimy. I won't buy it.

It depends primarily if the module depends on the code which is GPL. Its all
a rather unclear area.

Alan

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