Wanted: LGPL Legalese Translation

Tuesday, July 31. 2007

Wanted: LGPL Legalese Translation

I was asked today if LGPL licensed code could be used in a commercial application. Trying to answer the question, I came to realise I couldn’t accurately answer the specifics. Is somebody able to provide a clear and simple explanation on where LGPL code can be used, and under what conditions? Every time I read the license I convince myself of another interpretation.

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Posted by Seb Ruiz in sebr at 06:34 | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)

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You can freely link LGPLed code with any application if you don't modify the code itself. If you change the code of the LGPLed software and then link it with your app, you have to make your modifications available to the public under LGPL. If you take parts of the LGPL source and paste them directly into your app, the whole app must be released under LGPL.

#1 Gleb Litvjak on 2007-07-31 07:04 (Reply)

i'm also wondering it, and thanks for the answer

#2 replica gucci handbag (Homepage) on 2007-08-02 22:58 (Reply)

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