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Unread 01-01-2008, 21:41
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Re: Open-source FRC code

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Originally Posted by StevenB View Post
I see no problems with using the GPL and combining it with non-GPL software. The only catch is that you shouldn't re-distribute the non-GPL code or binaries which were built with non-GPL code (unless those licenses permit it).
Whether or not you see a problem with it is irrelevant if the licenses are not compatible. Incompatible licenses means you CANNOT license your code under the GPL.