On 4/4/06, Daniel Ouellet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Let say that you have a GNU project and that you need to keep full > compatibility with the system calls, in/out, same function names and in > some cases structure, but the way the process is done is different. > > At what point is it correct and possible to ripe a GNU file and replace > it with a BSD file if possible. > > Can that be done? > > What about if a file only have include files left in it, but is still > under a GNU license. I guess it can't be replace right?
if there is code in the header file, it can be copyrighted. however, i don't believe interfaces for the most part can be. if you want to play it safe: find a partner. write down "there is a function called foo taking 2 int arguments. there is a struct called bar with fields a, b and c." slide paper across desk to partner; tell him to start typing.
