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@ -4077,7 +4077,7 @@ because a deep understanding of how compiler programs work is nearly
mandatory to grasp the subtle nature of what LGPLv2.1~\S5, \P 4 seeks to mandatory to grasp the subtle nature of what LGPLv2.1~\S5, \P 4 seeks to
cover. It helps some to note that this is a border case that we cover in cover. It helps some to note that this is a border case that we cover in
the license only so that when such a border case is hit, the implications the license only so that when such a border case is hit, the implications
of using LGPL continue in the expected way. of using the LGPL continue in the expected way.
To understand this subtle point, we must recall the way that a compiler To understand this subtle point, we must recall the way that a compiler
operates. The compiler first generates object code, which are the binary operates. The compiler first generates object code, which are the binary
@ -4157,8 +4157,8 @@ If such a mechanism is used, it must allow the user to upgrade and
replace the library with interface-compatible versions and still be able replace the library with interface-compatible versions and still be able
to use the ``work that uses the library.'' However, all modern shared to use the ``work that uses the library.'' However, all modern shared
library mechanisms function as such, and thus LGPLv2.1~\S6(b) is the simplest library mechanisms function as such, and thus LGPLv2.1~\S6(b) is the simplest
option, since it does not even require that the distributor of the ``work option, since it does not even require that the distributor of the ``work
2based on the library'' ship copies of the library itself. based on the library'' ship copies of the library itself.
LGPLv2.1~\S6(a) is the option to use when, for some reason, a shared library LGPLv2.1~\S6(a) is the option to use when, for some reason, a shared library
mechanism cannot be used. It requires that the source for the library be mechanism cannot be used. It requires that the source for the library be
@ -4186,12 +4186,12 @@ permit us to cover in this course.
\section{And the Rest} \section{And the Rest}
The remaining variations between LGPL and GPL cover the following The remaining variations between the LGPL and the GPL cover the following
conditions: conditions:
\begin{itemize} \begin{itemize}
\item Allowing a licensing ``upgrade'' from LGPL to GPL\@ (in LGPLv2.1~\S3) \item Allowing a licensing ``upgrade'' from the LGPL to the GPL\@ (in LGPLv2.1~\S3)
\item Binary distribution of the library only, covered in LGPLv2.1~\S4, \item Binary distribution of the library only, covered in LGPLv2.1~\S4,
which is effectively equivalent to LGPLv2.1~\S3 which is effectively equivalent to LGPLv2.1~\S3
@ -4222,7 +4222,7 @@ As discussed in Sections~\ref{GPLv2s0} and~\ref{GPLv2s5} of this tutorial,
the GPL only governs the activities of copying, modifying and the GPL only governs the activities of copying, modifying and
distributing software programs that are not governed by the license. distributing software programs that are not governed by the license.
Thus, in FSF's view, simply installing the software on a machine and Thus, in FSF's view, simply installing the software on a machine and
using it is not controlled or limited in any way by GPL\@. Using Free using it is not controlled or limited in any way by the GPL\@. Using Free
Software in general requires substantially fewer agreements and less Software in general requires substantially fewer agreements and less
license compliance activity than any known proprietary software. license compliance activity than any known proprietary software.
@ -4272,7 +4272,7 @@ embedded targets. Eventually, Cygnus was so successful that
it was purchased by Red Hat where it remains a profitable division. it was purchased by Red Hat where it remains a profitable division.
However, there are very small companies that compete in However, there are very small companies that compete in
this space. Because the code-base is protect by GPL, it creates and this space. Because the code-base is protect by the GPL, it creates and
demands industry trust. Companies can cooperate on the software and demands industry trust. Companies can cooperate on the software and
improve it for everyone. Meanwhile, companies who rely on GCC for their improve it for everyone. Meanwhile, companies who rely on GCC for their
work are happy to pay for improvements, and for ports to new target work are happy to pay for improvements, and for ports to new target
@ -4327,7 +4327,7 @@ making a profit.
Note that FSF does provide services to assist companies who need Note that FSF does provide services to assist companies who need
assistance in complying with the GPL. You can contact FSF's GPL assistance in complying with the GPL. You can contact FSF's GPL
Compliance Labs at $<$compliance@fsf.org$>$. Compliance Labs at $<$licensing@fsf.org$>$.
%FIXME-LATER: should have \tutorialpart %FIXME-LATER: should have \tutorialpart