Re: GPL Question

From: David Weis (djweis@sjdjweis.com)
Date: Fri Oct 27 2000 - 12:31:52 EDT

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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.

david

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