Re: Kernel header files in applications and GPL issues

From: Kasper Dupont (abuse_at_wfbtxutyalwrmianeanaimlqcc.skrammel.yaboo.dk)
Date: 06/15/04 

Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:15:23 +0200

Byron A Jeff wrote:
>
> The FSF takes this stance: if it is not possible for the application to
> function without that GPL library, then the application is a derivative of
> the library. However if there is another library that isn't GPL with the
> same interface specification such that the application can function on that
> second library, the application isn't a derivative even if it functions with
> the GPL library.

I know they say that. But I have no reason to believe it is true. 

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