Free / Open Source Software ("FOSS") licensing relies critically on the concept of derivative work since software that is independent, i.e. not derivative, of FOSS need not abide by the terms of the applicable FOSS license. Therefore, one is left to ask, just what is a "derivative work?" This article (http://www.pbwt.com/Attorney/files/ravicher_1.pdf) addresses that question. Your comments and thoughts would be most appreciated.
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