GNU General Public License version 2

[Carneno]

Hello,

I would like to proceed with a public publishing of a GNU General Public License version 2 application that I migrated from Visual Studio 6.0 to Visual Studio 2015.

I read a lot of information about GNU here: https://www.gnu.org/

I am still unsure of how to proceed and who to talk to about what I can and can't do.

Is there anyone here that knows about this subject?

Thanks,
Tony

[NoXzema]

Why does it matter what compiler you're using?

[E0p9LyTq]

https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsdesktop/en-US/7cd38f1e-6f63-4a33-b22c-df321f553b2b/the-gnu-general-public-license-gpl20-version-2-for-windows-8-app?forum=windowsstore

[Carneno]

Noxzema,

>> Why does it matter what compiler you're using? <<

I guess it doesn't. I just mentioned it as a matter of information.

Thanks,
Tony

[E0p9LyTq]

NoXzema wrote:

Why does it matter what compiler you're using?

Do all current compilers/IDEs create applications that are GNU General Public License compliant? I don't personally know because I haven't checked. :)

Visual Studio 2015 requires a paid license after certain conditions are met.

[helios]

Why did you link to that thread? It says the same as nothing.

So long as you abide by the rules and regulations to the GNU General Public License[link to GPL text] agreement as well as your Windows Store Developer Agreement[link to WSDA text]

Using a compiler that links against a non-GPL runtime should not constitute a breach in the GPL, since it does not create a derivative work. It's merely the mechanism the compiler has to produce executable code. Even if it did, in this case it wouldn't matter because OP is the one licensing under the GPL. Someone can't breach the license of their own IP, even if they do things forbidden by the license.