GPL and Python modules.

Peter Otten __peter__ at web.de
Mon Oct 25 11:33:59 EDT 2004


Grant Edwards wrote:

> Let's say I use a GPL'd python module (e.g. something installed
> in site-packages) in an application.

I'd say everything that uses a GPL'd module is derived work and must also be
GPL'd. It doesn't matter how you distribute it. If the module is under the
LGPL you could use it in a closed source app but must make available any
changes to the original module.

Peter




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