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But this is not about distributing GPL code in a custom binary. Rather, a GPL binary library was linked against by a custom binary, and that GPL binary was dist
by eurasiantiger 5y ago
But this is not about distributing GPL code in a custom binary. Rather, a GPL binary library was linked against by a custom binary, and that GPL binary was distributed alongside the ”custom” binary. Do those license terms apply here?
- heavyset_go 5y agoYes, linking to a GPL library means you need to follow the terms of the GPL.
- eurasiantiger 5y agoPardon the confusion, this was about LGPL, not GPL—and the former does allow linking.
- heavyset_go 5y agoThere are terms you need to follow when you link to LGPL libraries, as well. You need to provide your compiled program in an object format such that users can link it against their own versions of the LGPL library you originally linked it against. The LGPLv3 also adds some anti-Tivoization clauses, too, that make those rights explicit.