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If I am writing non-free software and I want to involve GPL software to some degree, and I am not sure what my legal situation is with respect to whether the GPL allows me to distribute my code, should I ask the programming community what to do?
What are the chances that they give me sound legal advice for my country and locale? Should I just access the Free Software Foundation's licensing resources directly?
Thanks.
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Your safest bet is to get a lawyer.
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