I am curious about how this "derivative work" applies to the Linux kernel, since it is under the GPL. I am not completely familiar with the kernel's behaviour, but doesn't it mean that if I were to make any calls to the Linux kernel, this could be seen as similar to linking into a dynamic library? And anything up the call tree is also under the GPL. How can commecial software be created without using the LGPL for the Linux kernel?
I also think #8 seems to be in contention with what the GPL FAQ says
----------- #8
Distributors only need to offer source code to their customers
If distributors opt to provide an offer for source code, then under section 3b, the offer must be good for three years, and must apply to "any third party." No distinction is made between commercial customers and anyone else who might be interested in the source code.
----------- GPL FAQ
If I know someone has a copy of a GPL-covered program, can I demand he give me a copy?
No. The GPL gives him permission to make and redistribute copies of the program if he chooses to do so. He also has the right not to redistribute the program, if that is what he chooses.
Wow, there's a reason why we try to lock up idiots like you. You live a world where you think it's OK to have sex with kids, and justify it as "a rational view of human sexuality". That's messed up you sicko. I just hope you haven't molested too many kids along the way...
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I am curious about how this "derivative work" applies to the Linux kernel, since it is under the GPL. I am not completely familiar with the kernel's behaviour, but doesn't it mean that if I were to make any calls to the Linux kernel, this could be seen as similar to linking into a dynamic library? And anything up the call tree is also under the GPL. How can commecial software be created without using the LGPL for the Linux kernel?
I also think #8 seems to be in contention with what the GPL FAQ says
----------- #8
Distributors only need to offer source code to their customers
If distributors opt to provide an offer for source code, then under section 3b, the offer must be good for three years, and must apply to "any third party." No distinction is made between commercial customers and anyone else who might be interested in the source code.
----------- GPL FAQ
If I know someone has a copy of a GPL-covered program, can I demand he give me a copy?
No. The GPL gives him permission to make and redistribute copies of the program if he chooses to do so. He also has the right not to redistribute the program, if that is what he chooses.
They can't be too rare. Have you ever seen how many jewlery stores there are in a mall?
Wow, there's a reason why we try to lock up idiots like you. You live a world where you think it's OK to have sex with kids, and justify it as "a rational view of human sexuality". That's messed up you sicko. I just hope you haven't molested too many kids along the way...