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GPL Licence Qestion

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by SKULL, Oct 29, 2013.

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    If there is a free script online that is under the GPL licence , dos this mean i can modify or rebuild the script? and release for free or paid?

    Also , since its GPL do i have to keep the orginal owners copyright on the script , or may i remove that and add mine since i have modifyed the script or rebuild it.
     
    SKULL, Oct 29, 2013 IP
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    ZyreX Well-Known Member

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    Maybe this will help:

    http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#DoesTheGPLAllowMoney

     
    ZyreX, Oct 29, 2013 IP
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    SKULL Prominent Member

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    Any what about cpyright , if i modify it and change it or fix bugs ect , am i allowed to take the copyright of the owners down and add mine insted?
     
    SKULL, Oct 29, 2013 IP
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    ZyreX Well-Known Member

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    No you don't . You only hold copyright on your own code ( the one added ) .

    So , you can't remove the original copyright , but you can add yours on top.
     
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    ZyreX, Oct 29, 2013 IP
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    SKULL Prominent Member

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    What if the copyright url on the script is no longer online,it sjust going to a dead link i take it i still have to keep it?
     
    SKULL, Oct 29, 2013 IP
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    Hmm.. Not sure.. Maybe someone more experienced with this can answer
     
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    Found something else for you:
    http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/copy/c-ownership/c-ownership-faq/c-ownership-faq-find.htm

     
    ZyreX, Oct 30, 2013 IP
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