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Is it better to use the GNU GPL or the GPL?
Using the GNU GPL will require that all the released improved versions be free software. This means you can avoid the risk of having to compete with a proprietary modified version of your own work. However, in some special situations it can be better to use a more permissive license.
Why did GPL license usage drop so dramatically?
According to the chart it would appear that the popularity of open source licensing has subsequently shifted to the MIT and Apache licenses. There has also been a small increase in GPL 3.0 usage. So, what does all this mean? Why has GPL 2.0 usage dropped so dramatically with only a marginal increase in GPL 3.0 usage?
What does the GPL say about providing source?
If you choose to provide source through a written offer, then anybody who requests the source from you is entitled to receive it. If you commercially distribute binaries not accompanied with source code, the GPL says you must provide a written offer to distribute the source code later.
Can a modified version of the GPL be distributed?
No. The GPL says that your modified versions must carry all the freedoms stated in the GPL. Thus, anyone who receives a copy of your version from you has the right to redistribute copies (modified or not) of that version. You may not distribute any version of the work on a more restrictive basis.
Can you put a copy of the GPL in a repository?
Just putting a copy of the GNU GPL in a file in your repository does not explicitly state that the code in the same repository may be used under the GNU GPL. Without such a statement, it’s not entirely clear that the permissions in the license really apply to any particular source file.
Do you need special permission to use the GNU GPL?
Yes, you do. “Fair use” is use that is allowed without any special permission. Since you don’t need the developers’ permission for such use, you can do it regardless of what the developers said about it—in the license or elsewhere, whether that license be the GNU GPL or any other free software license.
How does RPL help you get into a qualification?
Credit outcomes may allow for entry into a qualification and/or provide credit towards the qualification. Credit given may reduce the time required for a student to achieve the qualification. RPL is one of a number of processes for establishing credit or advanced standing.
Is the GPL a license from the developer?
Strictly speaking, the GPL is a license from the developer for others to use, distribute and change the program. The developer itself is not bound by it, so no matter what the developer does, this is not a “violation” of the GPL.
Can a RPL be granted on the basis of an exemption?
RPL can be granted on the basis of EXEMPTIONS which are granted on the basis of formal studies completed in a related course. The module may differ but the outcomes are the same as those in the module for which the exemption is granted.
Can a GPL license limit an interpreted program?
As for specific question regarding interpreted languages, GPL FAQ is very clear: The interpreted program, to the interpreter, is just data; a free software license like the GPL, based on copyright law, cannot limit what data you use the interpreter on.
Can I use non-GPL library in GPL2 application?
It uses GPLv2 library (it has many authors, including me). In addition, I link to my application another proprietary library (I am the only author) in which I store UI controls what I don’t want share with others. Whole main functionality is stored in the application and in a GPLv2 library. Is it compliant?
Is the GNU Compiler Collection part of the GNU Project?
(Redirected from GNU/GCC) The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) is a compiler system produced by the GNU Project supporting various programming languages. GCC is a key component of the GNU toolchain and the standard compiler for most projects related to GNU and Linux, including the Linux kernel.