[ale] OT: GPL Question

[Pete Hardie]

Jeffrey B. Layton wrote:
> Hello,
> 
>   I apologize for asking this question because it's a
> bit OT and it might stur up some arguments.
> However, this is probably the best forum I know to
> ask this question.
>   If I install a piece of software that is licensed under
> GPL, say a mathematical library, and write my own
> code that just calls functions within the library (I
> have not modified the library in any way and do not
> statically link the library), do I have to license my
> code under GPL? My initial gut feel is I can license
> my software any way I want, but this is brewing
> into a controversary at work and I want to get some
> input (and any links) before discussing this with the
> attorneys.

This very topic has been on /. or Linux Today within the past 2 weeks.
Google for Asay and GPL to find links.





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