> even linking to GPL libraries has a viral quality to it (e.g. you can't
> just make it a kernel module)
To my knowledge, this has never been tested in court.  In my
understanding, the whole "you link to it you're infected" position is
based on a twisted definition of "derivative work" under copyright law.


I'd gladly take a case from an accused "linker" pro bono on this
point.

- Jeff


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