Can I use my own code that I slapped a GPL on and provided to sourceforge in my own commercial application?
In that way, does the GPL somehow relinquish my own rights to my IP?
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Jump to PostSimply put, no.
Jump to PostSorry. GPL does not make exceptions, GPL parts requires GPL whole. Don't know by heart, but I think the MPL does allow this.
Jump to PostThe people in this thread are apparently completely wrong, ignorant hicks.
Can I use my own code that I slapped a GPL on and provided to sourceforge in my own commercial application?
Yes.
In that way, does the GPL somehow relinquish my own rights to my IP?
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