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>I don't think using an API of a GPL software means your software "has to be" GPL. We should GPL the software that is calling the Api of the GPL software. >no
by danny93 7y ago
>I don't think using an API of a GPL software means your software "has to be" GPL.
We should GPL the software that is calling the Api of the GPL software.
>not all software running on Linux using Linux APIs (syscalls) is GPL
This is because linus Torvold(Other contributors) has given the syscall exception along with GPL-2.0. That's why there exists all kind of proprietary software running on top linux os.
Note: I am an open source officer I deal on this topic very often