> For libraries that are statically compiled or used as part of your own software it's a different story though. That's still not "legally murky"; that's the G

> For libraries that are statically compiled or used as part of your own software it's a different story though. That's still not "legally murky"; that's the GPL working as designed. If the component has enough value, that's an opportunity to sell an alternate license. Of course, if your primary value proposition is something other than the library (such as a paid service that the library helps programs integrate with), by all means use a permissive license.