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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. GPL Violations by CalicoDreams · · Score: 0, Troll
    Hi, this is an information post; in that I would like some information.

    I do a little bit of programming (for my own personal systems, mainly embedded) and I understand that for personal use the GPL and its lawyers will NOT prosecute me and chase me across the outback as I am one single person.

    However, I would like to know (and I am asking on slashdot because I am confused not because I dont understand how to use google) how I can use GPL'ed code and libraries within my own work and NOT have to release my code.

    Thanks in advance

  2. Re:Circumvention by Nossie · · Score: 0, Troll

    Well I'm not governed under your/their stupid laws ... but I'm guessing they wouldnt take that for an answer if I disassembled Amazons mobi DRM for 'ownership' issues.