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Re:Show HN: I'm working on an open-source Gmail replacement by belorn on Wednesday November 06, 2013 @07:10PM (#6686560)
The "Corresponding Source" for a work in object code form means all the source code needed to generate, install, and (for an executable work) run the object code and to modify the work, including scripts to control those activities. However, it does not include the work's System Libraries, or general-purpose tools or generally available free programs which are used unmodified in performing those activities but which are not part of the work.

Please point out what exactly the different conclusions are to that text.

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Re:Show HN: I'm working on an open-source Gmail replacement by ensignavenger on Wednesday November 06, 2013 @10:29PM (#6687293)
I am not an expert on the various points of the debate- I only know it exists. You can Duck Duck Go for "gpl derivative work definition" and find some references to this debate. Perhaps someone else has a specific answer for your question, sorry.
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