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Can GNU software be used for commercial?
Software under the GPL may be run for all purposes, including commercial purposes and even as a tool for creating proprietary software, such as when using GPL-licensed compilers. Users or companies who distribute GPL-licensed works (e.g. software), may charge a fee for copies or give them free of charge.
Is GPLV2 for commercial use?
There is no field of use restriction in the GPLv2 – users are free to use if however they like, including for commercial purposes.
Can I use open source software for commercial purposes?
Open source software can be used for commercial purposes. This means you can use open source software for commercial purposes — but you can’t always place restrictions on people who receive software from you. And commercial doesn’t mean the same thing as proprietary.
What is Red Hat’s business model?
An Unusual Business Model Instead of developing software itself and selling it for a substantial price (like most software companies), Red Hat gathers together the collective work of thousands of programmers all across the Internet and packages and sells the resulting product with the Red Hat name on it.
Can a GNU license be used in a corporate environment?
Software licensed with any GNU license can be used and even modified everywhere, including in a corporate environment, without any restrictions. However be aware that if you (or the company) ever make changes to the software and want to distribute it, it must be distributed with full source code, on the same license terms as the original software.
Can a piece of software obtained under the GNU GPL be modified?
If I use a piece of software that has been obtained under the GNU GPL, am I allowed to modify the original code into a new program, then distribute and sell that new program commercially? How does the LGPL work with Java? Could you give me step by step instructions on how to apply the GPL to my program?
Is it legal to use open source software for commercial use?
From a legal point of view, software covered by any of the many Open Source licenses would be allowable for use in a corporate/commercial environment. You are not even required to accept the GNU license before running the software, and even if you did, the license states that you are free to run it for any purpose.
Can a GPL-covered application be distributed alongside a proprietary system?
If an application links to a library licensed under GPL, it must also be licensed under GPL. It means that the source code of the application must be provided. However, there are cases when GPL-covered software can be distributed alongside a proprietary system.