In some cases, yes. The GPL states that if GPL code is "merely aggregated" with a proprietary program, then the proprietary program will not be considered a derivative work of the GPL code, and thus will not itself be under the GPL. Also, some GPL elements, such as files in the Gnu C++ library, come with a "runtime exception" that can exclude proprietary code that is run with the GPL code.

Open source software is a term used to describe software where the source code (the fundamental instructions that make the software work) is publicly available to view, modify and use without charge. It is part of a widespread movement in software development that has proved successful at producing significant, robust and secure software. Two of the best-known examples of open source software are the Linux operating system, and the Apache web server, both of which are widely used globally today.

Depends what you mean by "use". It's perfectly permissible to have UMENU call proprietary programs. By doing so you can even use UMENU as a front end to proprietary programs. However, you may not mix UMENU's code, in full or in substantial part, with proprietary programs, or any programs not compatible with the GNU GPL license. See the accompanying license for details. Maybe in the future. However, I'm very busy.

No, if you supply source code you can't include the Glyfz images, only in the executable. The only exception would be if the third party has the appropriate Glyfz licenses.

No, however we can supply a set of the sources on CD for both the base system and update packages at cost price. Please contact us for further information.

Command - Executes commands to the data source. The only object that can accept parameters for a stored procedure Recordset - The set of data returned from the database.

Not yet... but I am working on making the softare public domain, and building a Mac OS X version which may be out in March 2005. The Simulator is not 100% bug free (especially when viewing Saturn very zoomed in or in certain geometries). Try again from a slightly different viewpoint or field of view. There is a bug list that gets worked on every couple of months.

Under our reading of the GPL, it will not be possible to incorporate code covered by the GPL into the Communicator source code base. It is also not possible to use GPLed code and NPLed code together in a Larger Work. This is different for LGPL code. It is possible to create a larger work using LGPLed code that can then be used in conjunction with NPLed code through an API.

Source code is included for everything in the Debian system. Moreover, the license terms of most programs in the system require that source code be distributed along with the programs, or that an offer to provide the source code accompany the programs. The source code is distributed in the pool directory (see What's in the pool directory?, Section 5.10) together with all the architecture-specific binary directories.

The GPL is the right license for our goals. We want to encourage developers to add features compatibly, so that old Frontier apps run in the new environment(s). If commercial developers want to add private features to the kernel, we will try to work with them, we just want to be sure we can have a conversation about compatibility, and perhaps create revenue to fund open source development.

The GNU GPL demands that as soon as you distribute GPL licensed software in executable format you make available the "complete corresponding source code". The GNU GPL also contains a definition of this term: ??? The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it.

Open source software is software where the source code is freely available. Users are free to make improvements and redistribute as long as they abide by certain conditions (see How does an open source licence work?). The most famous OSS is the operating system, Linux. Conversely, the source code for proprietary software is generally kept secret. A user purchases only the compiled version of proprietary software and has no choice but to use the software 'as is'.

On many systems including the major Linux and BSD distributions, yes (the GPL does not place restrictions on using libraries that are part of the normal operating system distribution). On other systems, the situation is less clear. Some GPL software copyright holders claim that you infringe on their rights if you use OpenSSL with their software on operating systems that don't normally include OpenSSL.

The source code for MT-NewsWatcher is not currently available, mainly because I don't have time to keep a source distribution up to date and building with the latest tools, or to deal with technical questions regarding the source. Neither do I want to encourage a rash of minor derivative programs appearing, which would also increase my support load. However, the complete CodeWarrior C source code for the original NewsWatcher (on which MT-NewsWatcher is based) is available at <URL:ftp://ftp.

Note that it applies only to our more recent releases (starting in November 1999): Zip 2.3, UnZip 5.41, WiZ 5.01, MacZip 1.04, and subsequent updates. All older releases are still covered by our old COPYING file (UnZip) or the README file in official Zip distributions.

Yes, full source code has always been included with the SCRC software. You can usually find it under the /usr/neuro/src directory on any system on which the software is installed.

Software escrow is a relationship in which a licensee requires source code to be stored with an escrow agent during the term of a license, support or other agreement. The source code would be released based upon the occurrence of specific events defined within the escrow agreement. Licensees use source code escrow services to protect against a disruption in support of mission critical technologies due to vendor failures.

I am concerned because it seems that any operation that I perform on my site takes between 5-20 seconds to execute.

The NPL and GPL are incompatible, as we explain in the question about using code covered by the GPL with code covered by the NPL. If we were to take this tack, we would cause an immediate and irreparable split in development on the Mozilla code base. This split would greatly minimize the benefit that Netscape would see from free source development, and because of this, the company is not able to consider releasing its code under the GPL.

No, that applies to Kylix Open Edition. With Delphi 6 Personal, if you distribute your applications, you have to distribute them free of charge, but you are not forced to distribute the source code if you don't want to, although you cannot charge for it if you decide to distribute it.

Proprietary software (in contrast to open source software) is software that is owned exclusively by its developers. Knowledge about the inner workings of the software is carefully guarded by the developers, as an attempt to protect its intellectual property. Licenses for proprietary software usually incur a usage fee and prohibit copying or redistribution.

If your program calls Xvid functionality upon run-time it's a derived work and hence, the terms of the GPL apply to the work as a whole including your program. So no, you cannot distribute Xvid together with your proprietary program then. If you want to distribute, you'll have to publish your program under the GPL as well. That also requires e.g. the provision of the full apps source code. Refer to the GPL license text for more information. No.

No. If you distribute FM-Classic, you have to distribute the FM-Classic source code. The license does not apply to your product. The complicated legal language of the LGPL is intended to prevent people from making proprietary versions of the library, while still allowing you to write proprietary programs that use the library.

Yes. The Open Voting System will be distributed under an extended form of the GPL. That extension is to simply require that the change history be maintained. This extension is intended to facilitate certification of the software by voting authorities by ensuring that the development history of the code is explicit and visible.

The developer's kit includes some example Google client Java code, a .NET programming example, and a WSDL file you can use to generate code if your environment supports it. The developer's kit contains some third-party libraries; your use of these libraries is subject to their terms and conditions. Google has included the licenses for these libraries in the developer's kit download package.

Source code is a necessary preliminary for the repair or modification of a program.??? All programmers will agree to that. This is the simple reason for having the source code of a computer program. Source code is human-readable as they are written by programmers.

Yes, it is possible to port the PERC virtual machine yourself with a source code license. Another possibility that may better fit your needs is to have Aonix' Professional Services port the PERC virtual machine to your desired platform. They have a wealth of experience, and have access to extensive compatibility and regression test suites, some of which have been licensed from third parties.

Using the full GPL ensures that anyone who makes improvements to NeoOffice will share them with the community.