Le 09/11/2012 02:36, Johnny A. Solbu a écrit :
On Friday 09 November 2012 01:55, andre999 wrote:
Wouldn't it be acceptable if the GPL code were *optionally* linked to
non-GPL code, that is linked to the non-GPL code iff it were available ?
(that is, if installed)
We could pose that specific question as well.
Just an idea ...
Good thinking.
I think we should, since we're asking.
"linking" means "at compilation time", and due to the way rpm works,
enforcing a strict dependency against the package providing the needed
symbols. Dynamic loading of some feature is a plugin mechanism,
involving a software modification effort. If we had to invest any time
for such kind of engeenering effort, it would be wiser to seek for a
definitive (aka faac-free) solution, rather than make the ugly solution
just a little bit less ugly.
Now, when dealing with legal matters, if you expect a comprehensible and
useful answer, you'd better focus on a single issue. So, I wouldn't
raise additional options we might
eventually-realize-if-we-had-the-opportunity. KISS.
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