Re: Problem with GPLv3 FAQ about linking with Visual C++

[Alexander Terekhov]

Hyman Rosen wrote:
> 
> On 2/3/2010 1:50 PM, Alexander Terekhov wrote:
> > In GPLv2, the object code "you may" is Section 3.
>  > In GPLv3, the object code "you may" is Section 6.
> 
> And as everyone but you understands, the "Program"
> is the work as you receive it, and a "work based on
> the Program" is a modified version, including when

A "work based on the Program" is a modified version which is a
derivative work.

> it is wholly incorporated by linking.

Quoting Hyman in his sane mode:

:> Linking, either dynamically or statically, does not
:> constitute a significant auctorial transformation of
:> an existing work, and therefore the person performing
:> the link step does not gain copyright to a derivative
:> work, since no such work is created.

Now go take your meds again and witness that your insane suggestion
about linking creating a modified/derivative work is utter bull.

regards,
alexander.

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