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Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense. |
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RJack the stupid 1 wrote:
>>
>>> The following decision probably settles most questions touching
>>> upon copyright law and dynamically linking to open source code and
>>> vice versa. Simply placing a hook in GPL source code to call
>>> independent proprietary drivers or libraries is fully protected by
>>> 17 USC sec. 117. Simply dynamically calling GPL code doesn't
>>> involve copyright questions at all.
>>
>> Nope.
>>
>> 'Simply placing a hook' is no different to saying embedding
>> irrespective of how that embedding was achieved.
>>
>> Once proprietary code is embedded into GPL'd code the whole product
>> now has two incompatible licenses. And you may be violating both
>> licenses.
>>
>> As for the embedded GPL, you can use it for your own private use
>> under the terms of the GPL. But you can't distribute it if it
>> violates the GPL. You can distribute after you remove the GPL'd code
>> and/or substitute it with your own code, or remove the embedded
>> proprietary code, or re-license the proprietary code with one that is
>> compatible with the GPL license.
>>
>
> Placing (embedding) a "jmp" or "call" instruction to code
blearghhh! Technicalities.
> residing in a
> seperate place in memory is trivial requiring only a few bytes and does
> not change the creative aspects of a program since it is a purely
> functional and utilitarian addition. Purely functional aspects of
> a computer program are not protected by copyright due to the dichotomy
> of expression and function.
>
> Sincerely,
> RJack :)
If only you were even close oh stupid 1.
You should consult a software engineer about the numerous methods of
embedding before handing out judicial reviews on public usenet.
- Big blow to GPL linking nonsense., RJack, 2010/12/08
- Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., 7, 2010/12/08
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- Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., David Kastrup, 2010/12/08
- Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., Hyman Rosen, 2010/12/08
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- Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., Hyman Rosen, 2010/12/08
- Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., amicus_curious, 2010/12/08
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- Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., David Kastrup, 2010/12/08
- Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., RJack, 2010/12/08
- Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., David Kastrup, 2010/12/08
- Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., RJack, 2010/12/08
- Re: Big blow to proprietary linking nonsense., amicus_curious, 2010/12/08