Re: GPL Question

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Fri Oct 27 2000 - 13:21:27 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.

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

    Alan

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