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Re: Re-distributing Octave built with Intel Compilers?
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John W. Eaton |
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Re: Re-distributing Octave built with Intel Compilers? |
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Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:30:57 -0400 |
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On 07/22/2016 03:53 PM, Jeff Layton wrote:
A follow-on question, if I build Octave with the Intel compilers
for my own personal use (not re-distributing), I'm assuming
that I still comply with the GPL that Octave uses. Is this true?
Yes. The GPL covers distribution.
As to your other question, the GPLv3 (the version used by Octave) has a
clause about system libraries. It's not entirely clear to me whether
the Intel compiler falls under the system library exception, but it might.
Here is a similar question from the GPL FAQ about the MSVC++ runtime
libraries:
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.en.html#WindowsRuntimeAndGPL
You are, of course, still subject to the rest of the terms of the GPL,
so if you are distributing binaries (modified or not) you must make the
corresponding source available in a way that satisfies section 6 of
GPLv3 (Conveying Non-Source Forms).
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html
IANAL, etc.
jwe