Compliance Musicology
29. October 2019 / 8. August 2023 by Karsten Reincke | 2 Comments on GPL-Licensed LilyPond Snippets — And Some Sideaffects
This article talks about some side effects. It explains why it is a bit suboptimal to distribute LilyPond snippets under the terms of the GPL. Even, if one loves to create, share, and/or use free and open-source software. And believe me, I do so. The side effect is simple. Including GPL-licensed LilyPond snippets enforce you […]
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30. June 2019 / 8. August 2023 by Karsten Reincke | 1 Comment on YOCTO, IoT, and the GPLv3
IoT gadgets often only offer interfaces that do not allow inspecting or modifying their software. YOCTO tries to build specific software for IOT gadgets. And the GPLv3 requires that GPLv3-licensed software must be replaceable. Thus, YOCTO, IOT, and the GPLv3 are in a clinch, if YOCTO wants to be a distribution for IOT devices that […]
17. February 2019 / 8. August 2023 by Karsten Reincke | Leave a Comment
Currently, I am reviewing music software, for example, JNIZ. It allows “[…] to build and to harmonize several voices according to the rules of classical harmony.” Although it is hosted on SourceForge, the JINZ Licensing fails: The license is ‘strange’. And by this, the author finally violates the GPL. A paramount example: