Re: GPL question

Uwe wrote:
Still struggling with the GPL... . Let's say I have a DLL, which is based on code that also falls under the GPL. My program may link into this DLL on demand on app start to use its functionality (pretty much like a plugin). If I provide the source code for the DLL, do I fulfill the terms of the GPL or do I have to disclose the source of my application as well?

I tend to believe that I don't have to. Just think of a Photoshop plugin that was developed under the GPL. Nobody can force Adobe to disclose its source, even if I use the plugin with this closed-source, commercial application.

Thanks for any insight
Uwe



Are you sure the library is not LGPL?

Does the license have any exceptions?

The LGPL was designed for libraries.. and exceptional versions of the GPL are usually created for cases like this...

Check carefully and report back to us if this is "pure GPL" or an exceptional modified GPL.

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