Okay, thanks for the pointer. Problem is, I am not the programmer of the program in question. But the issue of whether the program violates the GPL or not is still a polemic in my place.
The program is called PCMAV, and the program can be downloaded here: (each link a different version of the program) http://rapidshare.com/files/130842014/PCMAV-1.5.zip http://rapidshare.com/files/123822011/PCMAV-1.4.zip http://rapidshare.com/files/116129695/PCMAV-1.3.zip http://rapidshare.com/files/109574110/PCMAV-1.2.zip The program is a freeware, *but* does not use GPL. Now, based on the instructions here: (in Indonesian language, I'll explain below) http://maseko.com/2007/09/21/pcmav-kenali-lebih-banyak-virus-dengan-library-clamav-09x/ In essence, the instructions say: To integrate PCMAV with ClamAV, all you have to do is to copy the files libclamav.dll, libclamunrar.dll and libclamunrar_iface.dll, along with the latest databases main.cvd and daily.cvd into the same folder where PCMAV is installed. Now, we are at an impasse; some say PCMAV is violating the GPL. Others say it is not. Based on the above, what's your take on PCMAV? I hope to have a definitive answer so that we can put the question to rest. Thank you for your help. Rgds, {p} On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 2:54 PM, Nigel Horne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pandu Poluan wrote: > > My question is: If I create a program that can *optionally* use libclamav, >> must that program be GPL-licensed as well? >> > > The short answer is "no", there is no obligation for the new program to be > licensed under the GPL. > The creation of a program that optionally makes function calls to a program > licensed under the GPL should not create an obligation to distribute the new > program under the GPL. > > -Nigel > > -- > Nigel Horne, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Director of Product Management (ClamAV), Sourcefire, > http://www.sourcefire.com > +44 1226 241048 or +1 706 705 4022 FAX: +44 870 705 9334, Skype: nigelhorne > > Come to Las Vegas to see the latest in Sourcefire and open source > innovation. > Register at www.bossconference.com by September 30th to save $200! > > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.clamav.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clamav-win32 > > -- Pandu E Poluan My website: http://pandu.poluan.info/ _______________________________________________ http://lists.clamav.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/clamav-win32
