Using GPL'd software in BSD-licensed app

[David Johnson]

On Fri, 12 May 2000, laurent.duperval at cgi.ca wrote:
> On 11 May, David Johnson wrote:
> > Whether or not portions (or enough portions) of the original dynamic
> > library are included during the compilation process is the true source
> > of the controversy. When a well written library is used, the linking
> > program will contain nothing more than references. 
> > 
> 
> Ok, so do that mean that my BSD-licensed application, which has code that
> looks like this:
> 
> # Since GPLcode is licensed under the GPL, I'm not allowed to distribute it.
> # You can get it at http://www.foo.com/gplcde
> package require GPLcode
> 
> is legal and does not ingringe on GPLcode's license?

Since this is an interpreted script, absolutely nothing from the
GPLcode is included, not even references! Personally, I do not see
anything wrong with doing it this way.  AFAIK, you are entirely in the
clear with regards to copyright.

-- 
David Johnson...
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