> It requires any code derived or linked against GPL software to also be GPL. This is where the term "infectious" comes from. And it's still an incorrect and a

> It requires any code derived or linked against GPL software to also be GPL. This is where the term "infectious" comes from. And it's still an incorrect and arbitrary use of term. If you release software that is breaching GPL due to a dependency you have many options to rectify the issue. Under no conditions your software "catches" a GPL "infection" and magically changes its license while you are not looking. There is such concept in copyright law. EDIT: you can do better than silent downvotes.