License Restrictions on Extensions?

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dev_null
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License Restrictions on Extensions?

Postby dev_null » Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:07 am

Does the GPL license for Inkscape encompass extensions written for Inkscape or is the author free to choose which license the plug-in is released with?

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Re: License Restrictions on Extensions?

Postby prkos » Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:11 am

I think you have to under GPL, you only don't have to if it's lGPL, but you better wait for someone more knowledgeable to answer this.
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