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From: | Stefan Bidigaray |
Subject: | Re: Fwd: GPLv2 licensing issues |
Date: | Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:12:17 -0500 |
Which programs you used to edit the source code, or to compile it, or study it, or record it, usually makes no difference for issues concerning the licensing of that source code.
However, if you link non-free libraries with the source code, that would be an issue you need to deal with. It does not preclude releasing the source code under the GPL, but if the libraries don't fit under the "system library" exception, you should affix an explicit notice giving permission to link your program with them. The FSF can give you advice on doing this.
In general, the answer is no—this is not a legal requirement. In specific, the answer depends on which libraries you want to use and what their licenses are. Most system libraries either use the GNU Lesser GPL, or use the GNU GPL plus an exception permitting linking the library with anything. These libraries can be used in non-free programs; but in the case of the Lesser GPL, it does have some requirements you must follow.
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