[SLUG] Is M$ violating the terms of GPL

From: H Sutter (sutter_h@popmail.firn.edu)
Date: Fri Jun 22 2001 - 09:05:12 EDT

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It occurs to me since that M$ is using Open Source/GPL code and software to
tie their own closed source code together. Doesn't that mean they are in
violation of the GPL terms? Or am I oversimplifying the argument?

Tony

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