ITPEC FE Subject A April 2024 Question 60
ITPEC FE Subject A April 2024 — Question 60 of 60
When GPL-licensed OSS is modified and redistributed, the source code of the distributed copies must be made available to recipients — this is the core copyleft rule of GPL.
Why not others:
- (a) — GPL explicitly permits redistribution; prohibiting it violates the license
- (b) — Static linking to GPL code propagates the GPL; the linked application's source must also be disclosed
- (d) — GPL allows charging money for distribution (e.g., media costs, support); only source disclosure is mandatory, not free-of-charge delivery
Key rule: GPL copyleft = modify + distribute → must disclose source code to recipients. Static linking spreads the obligation.
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