Robert Millan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Suppose you have a chunk of code that implements initialisation of > an MSDOS executable. If you concatenate a payload (raw code) after > it, you obtain a .exe that runs your code (at a specific, agreed > upon, address I think). > > My question is, would such combination qualify as a derivative > program as per GPL requirements?
Wrong question: the GPL, like any copyright license, doesn't have any say over what is a derivative work. Whether a work W is a derivative work of another work X is a function of your local copyright law. Thus, the answer depends on a judge's interpretation of your local copyright law; please consult a lawyer who knows your jurisdiction. -- \ “Like the creators of sitcoms or junk food or package tours, | `\ Java's designers were consciously designing a product for | _o__) people not as smart as them.” —Paul Graham | Ben Finney -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
