Re: gEDA-dev: GPL clarification text -- please review & comment/flame!

[DJ Delorie <dj-at-NOSPAMdelorie_dot_com>]

> If, however, you embed a GPL'd symbol into a non-GPL'd schematic (or
> visa-versa), you can no longer distribute that schematic under any
> terms.  But you can still use it locally."

The question becomes more interesting with footprints.  Legally, are
you distributing a work derived from the footprints when you ship a
populated board?  It could be argued either way, but the font
copyright law is probably our best precedent.


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