Re: [clamav-win32] Question regarding using libclamav

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Author: Nigel Horne
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To: clamav-win32
Subject: Re: [clamav-win32] Question regarding using libclamav
Pandu Poluan wrote:

> My question is: If I create a program that can *optionally* use libclamav,
> must that program be GPL-licensed as well?


The short answer is "no", there is no obligation for the new program to be licensed under the GPL.

The creation of a program that optionally makes function calls to a program licensed under the GPL should not create an obligation to distribute the new program under the GPL.

-Nigel

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