On 3 Apr 2019, at 12:00, Azadeh Shahabi wrote:
Hello,
I found different approaches regarding the usage of GPL'ed libraries; so I would like to specifically ask regarding the usage of FRR binary.
Can I link FRR binary as is with no modification to it nor its source codes to proprietary codes/binary and then sale the commercial product to customer while FRR is embedded in that product as well, or do I need to open source the product or binary that FRR is used on that.
I’m not a lawyer, but the way I do understand the GPL related to your question is like this: It doesn’t sound like you link/modify the FRR code, so it’s all unmodified, just part of a commercial product (together with other closed source code). As such, you are still distributing FRR and are bound on the GPL for it and you need to either include the FRR source with the product you ship or provide it on request. However, this only relates to the FRR code and not any of the other code. If you modify FRR, then you would need to give out your modification to FRR as well with the source code If you link from your proprietary code to the frrlib or other GPL covered libraries of FRR, then at this time you might need to open source your code as well. But check with some lawyer or at least read up on GPL to get a better understanding Regards, Martin Winter
Appreciate if you may assist me with this case.
Best regards, Azadeh _______________________________________________ frog mailing list frog@lists.frrouting.org https://lists.frrouting.org/listinfo/frog