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Can I use a proprietary library in my GPL'd program use proprietary libraries?

The case of proprietary programs linking to GPL'd libraries has been discussed thoroughly. However the inverse case - a GPL'd program is linking to a proprietary library - is rarely mentioned.

Therefore my question is: Can I use a proprietary library in amy own GPL'd program (which I intend to distribute) without violating the GPL?

Note: I'm assuming the library is an integral part of the GPL'd program and the library's (non-free) license allows me to link it into the program.

Can a GPL'd program use proprietary libraries?

The case of proprietary programs linking to GPL'd libraries has been discussed thoroughly. However the inverse case - a GPL'd program is linking to a proprietary library - is rarely mentioned.

Therefore my question is: Can I use a proprietary library in a GPL'd program without violating the GPL?

Note: I'm assuming the library is an integral part of the GPL'd program and the library's (non-free) license allows me to link it into the program.

Can I use a proprietary library in my GPL'd program?

The case of proprietary programs linking to GPL'd libraries has been discussed thoroughly. However the inverse case - a GPL'd program is linking to a proprietary library - is rarely mentioned.

Therefore my question is: Can I use a proprietary library in my own GPL'd program (which I intend to distribute) without violating the GPL?

Note: I'm assuming the library is an integral part of the GPL'd program and the library's (non-free) license allows me to link it into the program.

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Can a GPL'd program use proprietary libraries?

The case of proprietary programs linking to GPL'd libraries has been discussed thoroughly. However the inverse case - a GPL'd program is linking to a proprietary library - is rarely mentioned.

Therefore my question is: Can I use a proprietary library in a GPL'd program without violating the GPL?

Note: I'm assuming the library is an integral part of the GPL'd program and the library's (non-free) license allows me to link it into the program.