[Boost-users] Re: GNU GPL

From: Uzytkownik (uzytkownik2_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-04-03 06:18:48

Fracassi_at_[hidden] wrote(a):
>>>Is there an issue that the GPL code would 'virally' infect the instance
>>>of the boost code in the combined source such that the boost code being
>>>redistributed would need to have the same (ie additional) restrictions
>>>as the GPL.
> 
> 
> Theoretically, perhaps, in Practice no.
> 
> Consider this: You want to create a Product (lets call it P) it consists of 
> three parts: 
> Part Y - your own Code (i.e. you hold the copyright to this Part.)
> Part B - the Boost Library. (Has the Boost License)
> Part G - Some Code which is GPL Licensed.
> 
> So the question (of the OP) is, what license does P stand under?
> Boost says: We don't care, use whatever you like.
> GPL says use GPL.
> 
> So P has to be licensed under the GPL. 
> So is the license of part B "infected" by G (for this Instance)? 
> 	(Theoretically) Yes. (and ONLY for this Instance, the original is never 
> modified)
> 
> 

Simple answer: yes or no?
I understand yes, but I'm not sure and, for me, details doesn't matter
for me.
Regards.
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