   Interesting licenese question
  Hi,I just came across an interesting question. Let's assume I'll create an opensource project. Let's call it Library A. All code is written by myself. As license I chose GPL. This would force everyone who uses the Library A to release his/her sourcecode as well as the sourcecode from Library A.If I now create a game which uses Library A. Do I have to release the sourcecode of the game, too? I mean, everything is created by me. Does the fact that I chose GPL for Library A mean that I have to comply with the license when releasing my game?I'm pretty sure I will not sue myself because I didn't comply with the license, but what about others? :)   
Quote:Original post by adrasIf I now create a game which uses Library A. Do I have to release the sourcecode of the game, too? I mean, everything is created by me. Does the fact that I chose GPL for Library A mean that I have to comply with the license when releasing my game?I'm pretty sure I will not sue myself because I didn't comply with the license, but what about others? :)Well, since you're the only copyright holder, you do not need a license, because you are already the copyright holder. Additionally, nothing stops you from releasing the source or binary code under other licenses as well. I.e. a commercial license for people who want to use your library, but don't want to release their contributions.However, when somebody makes some neat changes to Library A and you choose to include it in your game, then you are no longer the sole copyright holder and you'll have to adhere to the GPL. Unless you don't come to an agreement with the other copyright holder.;Quote:Original post by adrasI'm pretty sure I will not sue myself because I didn't comply with the license, but what about others? :)Others don't have standing.   ;  Thank you very much, both of you! That was really helpful.This topic can be closed now.   