Re: GPL License question

Ruben De Smet <[email protected]> Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:33:01 +0200
Newsgroups	gmane.linux.drivers.gammu
Message-ID	<[email protected]>
On 13-07-15 17:19, Michal Čihař wrote:
> Hello
> 
> Dne Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:08:59 -0400
> Gatlin Newhouse <[email protected]> napsal(a):
> 
>> I have a quick question on the GPL license and how it relates to
>> distribution within a private company. From my understanding of the license
>> (which may be limited), I can distribute this onto an <internal, as in used
>> only by people in the company> server for the company I work for as long as
>> the original source code and license is included. If I modify gammu in any
>> way then I have to include both the modified and original source code along
>> with your license for the original source code and a GPL license for the
>> modified source code. Am I understanding this correctly?
> 
> You understand it basically right - whoever gets the binary must have
> access to the corresponding sources. All your changes will be licensed
> under GPL as well.
> 

To add on that:

It basically comes down to the fact that you should let know anyone who
gets your binary they can have access to the source, under GPL
conditions. You don't have to give the source with the binaries, but
it's probably the easiest.

For example: my phone comes with modified GPL software bundled. In the
about options, there's a statement that you can request the source
within three years after purchase of the device at the address of the
manufacturer of the phone. Turns out their software is on github too.

If you're planning to change gammu/wammu in a way, think of contributing
back to the project. It's often easier than trying to keep up to date
and rebase/merge the upstream with your code. It's easier for you and
nicer for the community.

Just my two cents.

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