Re: Question on how to submit changed code

Carlos Maiolino
2015-12-01T17:44:42Z

On Tue, Dec 01, 2015 at 05:41:00PM +0000, Roger Willcocks wrote:
>
> 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.

Just FYI, xfsprogs is licensed under GPL V2, not V3, they are different in many
aspects.

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