Using GPL'd software in BSD-licensed app

[Scott Johnston]

You can't mix GPL and BSD code if you want to remain with a BSD license.

What functionality are you looking for?  You might be able to find it
embedded in a larger collection of BSD-licensed software somewhere, and be
able to copy/paste what you need.

Scott Johnston

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>From: laurent.duperval at cgi.ca
>To: license-discuss at opensource.org
>Subject: Using GPL'd software in BSD-licensed app
>Date: Wed, May 10, 2000, 9:08 AM
>

>Hi,
>
>I'm writing a little application which is based on code that is licensed
>using a BSD type of license. I want to add a feature for which I know some
>code exists. I found the code but it's GPL'd. If I make use of that code,
>what happens to my license? Does it automatically have to be GPL'd? Am I
>allowed to distribute the GPL'd code with my code without affecting my
>license? I'm trying to ease my life by not having to rewrite something that
>already exists. I'm trying to ease the life of potential users by not
>needing to have them run around the globe to get all the parts needed for my
>software to work. I don't want to scare other developers away from usingmy
>code because it's GPL'd.
>
>What are my options?
>
>L
>
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