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[OT} How to un-GPL parts of a GPL'd module.

Erik Max Francis max at alcyone.com
Tue Oct 8 17:40:55 EDT 2002 
Anton Vredegoor wrote:

> how can I use a class or a function from a GLP'd module (cut-and-paste
> style) in a module with BSD or public domain style release?
> 
> I guess I could e-mail the author for permission but if I would have
> to wait for them to answer, it would slow my coding process down to a
> snail's pace, and there's always the possibility of the author being
> unwilling.
> 
> So that's not an option for me. I would rather rethink the problem and
> start writing a new script.

You really have only three options:

1. Don't use the snippet and be safe.
2. Use the snippet and be bound to GPL your code.
3. Contact the author and ask him to make a private release of the
material for you with an altered license.

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