Subj : Re: AVL C library unencumbered by the GPL? To : comp.programming From : Peter Nilsson Date : Thu Sep 22 2005 06:54 pm Ben Pfaff wrote: > "Peter Nilsson" writes: > > jfathman@aol.com wrote: > >> If I use GNU libavl in my product and do not open my other source, > >> am I in violation of the GPL? > > > > Only if you are modifying the GNU libavl source. > > [...] > > This is incorrect. You are misinterpreting the terms of the GPL. > Please read the GPL FAQ. The FAQ is not part of the licence. > Specifically, this is a good place to start: > http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#IfLibraryIsGPL A link to case law on the dispute of its application would be more useful. -- Peter .