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PlayStation 2 Game ICO Violates the GPL

Posted by kdawson on from the fun-with-dissassembly dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Apparently the video game ICO for the Playstation 2 is using GPL-licensed code from libarc. Sony could end up having to release the source code for the entire game!"

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  1. I got an idea by eclectro · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sony could end up having to release the source code for the entire game!" Rather than go to the all the hassle with lawyers and all, why don't we mail a CD with a Sony rootkit to the Sony CEO and get the source code that way?
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    1. Re:I got an idea by RuBLed · · Score: 5, Funny

      You had to label it "Private: Employee X Wedding/Honeymoon Pictures". Then just leave it near the coffee maker...

      Labelling it otherwise, like "FY 2007 PSP Sales Report" then leaving it at his desk/sending it via mail is not recommended.

  2. I see lawyers.. by DraconPern · · Score: 5, Funny

    Arm chair lawyer alert! Slashdot, where programmers become legal vigilantes.

  3. Re:What is it? by The+Evil+Couch · · Score: 4, Funny

    why do I want the source code for a game I have never heard of?

    Because you're tired of playing Tux Racer and the other two GPLed games? :p

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  4. Re:Get real... by Hal_Porter · · Score: 3, Funny

    I hope not, I was looking forward to a good witchburning.

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  5. Re:Get real... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I hope not, I was looking forward to a good witchburning. You don't need a real issue to have a good witchburning. That's the great thing about it. All you need is a wild allegation and pack of frothing fanboys with pitchforks and you're good to go.