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From: Jakub Narebski <jnareb@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Gitbox
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Daniel Searles <dsearles@medialab.com> writes:

> Hi All,
> 
> I'm curious if Gitbox is in violation of the Git's GPL.
> http://www.gitboxapp.com/

It is graphical _interface_ for Git; I assume that it _uses_ Git.
Using a program, as opposed to including it (making derivative work),
is not covered by GPLv2.

It's not only proprietary Git GUI: there is also Sprout, SmartGit,
SourceTree (I think: my information might be outdated).
-- 
Jakub Narebski
Poland
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