Question on how to submit changed code

Roger Willcocks roger at filmlight.ltd.uk
Tue Dec 1 11:41:00 CST 2015


On Tue, 2015-12-01 at 15:16 +0000, Epp, Mike wrote:
> I have changed code in libxfs and repair projects for xfsprogs.  I
> don’t view the changes as desired for ongoing deployment, as they
> allowed scanning of active volumes and bring the chance of false
> errors.  To stay compliant with GNU GPL though we must publish the
> code.  What are the steps I need to follow to publish the changes?  Do
> I need to publish just the source files I changed, the entire projects
> I changes, or all of xfsprogs?
> 

You don't need to publish the code but you do need to make a full copy
of the code, including your clearly marked changes, available to your
customers.

See GPL section 3.

>  
> 
> Mike Epp, Senior Software Engineer
> 
> Kroll Ontrack |  9023 Columbine Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
> mepp at krollontrack.com
> www.krollontrack.com

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Roger






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