[Fwd: Re: [gnu.org #59134] Re: [Freegis-list] RE: Does Map data qualify under GNU/GPL?]

[Jack Varga]

FYI

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Re: [gnu.org #59134] Re: [Freegis-list] RE: Does Map data 
qualify under GNU/GPL?
Date: 	Tue, 12 Aug 2003 16:12:12 -0400
From: 	FSF General Contact Address via RT <info at fsf.org>
Reply-To: 	info at fsf.org
To: 	jvarga at boulder.net



On Fri, Aug 08, 2003 at 11:18:48PM -0400, Jack Varga via RT wrote:
> GPL applies specifically to "programs or other work".  It does not, 
> however, specifically state anything about data, but I presume data 
> could fall under the realm of "other work."

Dear Jack,

The GNU General Public License (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html) can
be used for any work that is (a) copyrightable and (b) for which the
concept of "source code" is clearly defined.  I'm not sure whether or not
these conditions hold for map data about roads like Nyon described, but if
so, the GNU GPL can be applied to such work.

I hope this is of some help.  Please mail <licensing at gnu.org> with any
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advice, please consult a lawyer.

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