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The GPL only applies when you're redistributing a program or its code. A plugin that is downloaded later, and not necessary for the basic function of the progra
by ranger_danger 5y ago
The GPL only applies when you're redistributing a program or its code. A plugin that is downloaded later, and not necessary for the basic function of the program itself, while at that point could technically constitute a combined work, typically just sits on your computer forever at that point. Only if you were to then re-redistribute both that program AND the downloaded plugin, then there is a possibility of a GPL violation if the license of the plugin is incompatible.
- outsomnia 5y agoIf the plugin itself has no function or meaning standalone, without being linked to the GPL'd work, it's considered by the GPL to be a "derived work". And at least on GPL v2 that OBS uses, it operates at the point of "distribut[ing] or publish[ing]" that. v2 sect 2b You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License. https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html