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GPL FAQ #GPLStaticVsDynamic

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Excerpt: Linking a GPL covered work statically or dynamically with other modules is making a combined work based on the GPL covered work. Thus, the terms and conditions of the GNU General Public License cover the whole combination.
Locator: GPL FAQ #GPLStaticVsDynamic
Applies to: Linking with GPL code creates a combined work covered by the GPL
Supports rules: Linking with GPL code creates a combined work covered by the GPL
Sources: Frequently Asked Questions about the GNU Licenses