FIXME re: "dynamic linking delayed" to runtime.
The existing text of the Guide hints at this point but doesn't discuss it directly. This FIXME is merely a reminder note to investigate this issue in further detail and perhaps add text here on the question.
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							|  | @ -1684,6 +1684,25 @@ operating system in order to share libraries for execution efficiency at | |||
| runtime, or results from runtime references in the language at runtime (as in | ||||
| Java programs). | ||||
| 
 | ||||
| % FIXME-SOON: | ||||
| 
 | ||||
| %   A commonly asked question is whether or not separated distribution (i.e., | ||||
| %   dynamic loading of a module that is expected to be present on the | ||||
| %   downstream sytem) triggers the copyleft requirement.  The text above | ||||
| %   hints at that issue, with reference to Java runtime.  However, here would | ||||
| %   likely be the natural place to discuss that issue in more depth.  I have | ||||
| %   never actually studied this specific question in a GPLv2 vs. GPLv3 | ||||
| %   analysis, and as such I'd want to do that first.  Furthermore, the FSF | ||||
| %   has not publicly opined on this question to my knowledge, so I'd want to | ||||
| %   see possible update to | ||||
| %   http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#GPLStaticVsDynamic to mention | ||||
| %   this issue before opining about it in the Guide. | ||||
| 
 | ||||
| %   I'm not aware, BTW, of any dissenting opinions or disagreements among | ||||
| %   copyleft advocates on this point.  I think it's just a question that is | ||||
| %   rarely opined on but often asked, so it's fitting for this Guide to cover | ||||
| %   it, and for addition on this point in the FAQ. | ||||
| 
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| \medskip | ||||
| 
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| \label{GPLv2s2-at-no-charge} | ||||
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