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Bradley Kuhn (bkuhn) - 9 years ago 2014-12-23 18:22:05
bkuhn@ebb.org
FIXME re: "dynamic linking delayed" to runtime.

The existing text of the Guide hints at this point but doesn't discuss
it directly. This FIXME is merely a reminder note to investigate this
issue in further detail and perhaps add text here on the question.
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@@ -1684,6 +1684,25 @@ operating system in order to share libraries for execution efficiency at
 
runtime, or results from runtime references in the language at runtime (as in
 
Java programs).
 

	
 
% FIXME-SOON:
 

	
 
%   A commonly asked question is whether or not separated distribution (i.e.,
 
%   dynamic loading of a module that is expected to be present on the
 
%   downstream sytem) triggers the copyleft requirement.  The text above
 
%   hints at that issue, with reference to Java runtime.  However, here would
 
%   likely be the natural place to discuss that issue in more depth.  I have
 
%   never actually studied this specific question in a GPLv2 vs. GPLv3
 
%   analysis, and as such I'd want to do that first.  Furthermore, the FSF
 
%   has not publicly opined on this question to my knowledge, so I'd want to
 
%   see possible update to
 
%   http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#GPLStaticVsDynamic to mention
 
%   this issue before opining about it in the Guide.
 

	
 
%   I'm not aware, BTW, of any dissenting opinions or disagreements among
 
%   copyleft advocates on this point.  I think it's just a question that is
 
%   rarely opined on but often asked, so it's fitting for this Guide to cover
 
%   it, and for addition on this point in the FAQ.
 

	
 
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