GPL Question

Posted by Drglass on Monday October 07, 2024 @07:13AM
from the self-post dept.

so lets say i use a GPL licenced library to make some software then sell access to the software with infrastructure for a fee while never distributing it in binary nor source code form am i still obligated to to open source the software?

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Re:GPL Question by 3np on Monday October 07, 2024 @07:49AM (#41765063)

AIUI, no, no such requirementunder either GPLv2 or GPLv3.

This is the major difference between GPL and AGPL. AGPL treats your SaaS as distribution, with all the strings attached.

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Re:GPL Question by ilius2 on Monday October 07, 2024 @07:29AM (#41764944)

If you don't give the binary or source to anyone else, no. If you do, you have to give them the rights to use the source code under GPL.

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Re:GPL Question by keikobadthebad on Monday October 07, 2024 @07:18AM (#41764886)

IANAL. Normal lgpl and gpl only applies on distribution, so no.

There's an affero gpl that would apply to your case.

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Re:GPL Question by brudgers on Monday October 07, 2024 @01:50PM (#41768802)

If it matters, ask your lawyer. If it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Goo luck.

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