Re: Problem with GPLv3 FAQ about linking with Visual C++

[Hyman Rosen]

On 2/4/2010 6:56 PM, Alexander Terekhov wrote:
> It's not a modification of a literary work (aka book)

So what? Anyway, the GPL speaks about verbatim copies of the
source of a program. A statically linked executable is not
the verbatim copy of the source of a program.

> It is.

You will have to ask yourself whether an entity with something
at stake would rely on an incorrect reading of plain English to
attempt to overcome a suit for copyright infringement.

Remember, the undoubtedly intoxicated judge would likely not see
the wisdom of your approach.