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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. Old News.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Sony has been playing this game for quite some time.

  2. 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

  3. Re:reverse-engineering by IBBoard · · Score: -1, Troll

    That was what I was thinking as well - surely the EULA says not to reverse engineer the code.

    Now, do the people on slashdot agree with breaking a legal(ish) contract to find a GPL violation when they don't agree with breaking privacy laws to catch criminals/terrorists? Interesting dilemma :)

  4. Re:Please stop spreading FUD. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    You fucking loser.

    Pieces of shit like you are no better than the garbage currently occupying the US executive branch.

    Take your bullshit and get the fuck off of Slashdot. Even though this is another non-story it is thankfully another warning sign for every commercial company to stay the fuck away from the shitty viral GPL and the bearded scumbag nutcases like you who try to defend it.

  5. 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.