[development] Modules that integrate non-GPL PHP apps violate the GPL.

[Earnie Boyd]

Quoting Jeff Eaton <jeff at viapositiva.net>:

> On Sep 3, 2007, at 6:43 PM, Darren Oh wrote:
>
>> I still think the wrong question was answered. The GPL is a one-way  
>> infection: non-free software cannot GPL components, but GPL code  
>> can use non-free components.
>
> Your position is one interpretation of the GPL. It is contradicted by 
>  the GPL FAQ, and what the original authors of the GPL said when  
> specifically asked. I can't really say anything more, I'm just  
> relaying what I have been told.
>

My GPL library, program, module, wrapper, etc cannot be a conduit for 
the GPL virus.  I can use a non-GPL library (open source or 
proprietary) in my module and still license it as GPL.  This doesn't 
cause the non-GPL library to then become GPL.

What I can't do is use a non-GPL library whose license is incompatible 
with the GPL license and then distribute my module.  An incompatible 
license is one that counteracts or conflicts with the statements of the 
GPL.  I cannot distribute two differing viral licenses.

Earnie -- http://for-my-kids.com/
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