Fracassi@t-online.de wrote(a):
Is there an issue that the GPL code would 'virally' infect the instance of the boost code in the combined source such that the boost code being redistributed would need to have the same (ie additional) restrictions as the GPL.
Theoretically, perhaps, in Practice no.
Consider this: You want to create a Product (lets call it P) it consists of three parts: Part Y - your own Code (i.e. you hold the copyright to this Part.) Part B - the Boost Library. (Has the Boost License) Part G - Some Code which is GPL Licensed.
So the question (of the OP) is, what license does P stand under? Boost says: We don't care, use whatever you like. GPL says use GPL.
So P has to be licensed under the GPL. So is the license of part B "infected" by G (for this Instance)? (Theoretically) Yes. (and ONLY for this Instance, the original is never modified)
Simple answer: yes or no? I understand yes, but I'm not sure and, for me, details doesn't matter for me. Regards. -- Linux user: #376500 (see http://counter.li.org/)