[LAD] GPL Violation Alert! - Sorry if this is a duplicate

[Arnold Krille]

Hi,

On Tuesday 04 August 2009 21:23:20 Sampo Savolainen wrote:
> I can modify a piece of GPL'd code to my hearts content, link it to my
> proprietary code, use it for years, all without violating the GPL. A
> violation would be if I distribute the combination as proprietary (non
> GPL) software.
> Comments?

As far as I know this is right. Because GPL is a license (thats what the L 
stands for:), not an end-user agreement. All the GPL talks about is 
(re-)publishing. So as long as you do not re-distribute your app (outside your 
home/business) no one knows and cares.

And I always wonder how Trolltech would enforce people to not use the GPL-
version to start development and only buy a commercial license shortly before 
publishing ones own app for money. They actually can't because the sources of 
your app (should) not leave your home/business before that, so they wouldn't 
know...

Arnold
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