Re: [Bug-gnubg] GPL License / Usage of graphics for a book

[Øystein Johansen]

Hardy Hübener wrote:
> Hi there,
> 
> sorry for bothering you with this question, but I did not find the
> answer on the GPL-website.
> 
> I was contacted by someone who wants to write a book about backgammon.
> He might want to use GNU Backgammon board designs for his book. Under
> what circumstances can he use the graphics in his book? Is it enough to
> mention, that this is a GNU Backgammon product and is produced unter the
> GPL? Where can I read about this? I have searched
> http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html, but did not find an answer there.

I really can't believe it's a problem to use screenshots or other
graphics from GNU Backgammon. What about the GIMP then? Would it be a
GPL violation to publish graphics generated with the GIMP? In the same
way, is a GPL violation to publish proprietary software compiled with GCC?

IANAL and this is just my viewpoint.

(But if it is a published book, credit should be given in the foreword
or something?)

-Øystein

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