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For questions about works that derive their core from another open work.
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Does sharing a file format make two programs either a combined or derived work?
Based on the interpretation of the FSF (the issuer of the GPL): No.
On the direct interpretation of your questions title it is pretty obvious. If I write an MS Office document in LibreOffice and read …
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Does modifying and using a GPL program on a single hardware makes all the project GPL?
First of all, as I understand it you have a computer with the software, but don't sell the computer but offer it to customers if the walk into your business (whatever that is). Is that right?
Based o …
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What are the arguments for considering dynamic links to constitute derivative works?
Well, it basically boils down to what is understood as a derivate.
A program that dynamically links a library is a derivate in this point of view, because it as a whole delivers the product function …
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What are the arguments for considering dynamic links not to constitute derivative works?
While the position of the FSF about the interpretation of the GPL is clear, a few people have opposed this position.
Linus' position that is cited in the OP is, that all combined parts must be meanin …
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