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May GPL3 licensed software include GPL2 software?

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:28 am
by WaldoMonster
I consider releasing my next version of netjukebox under GPL 3 licence.
My project also included other scripts like getID3() witch is licensed under GPL 2.
May I distribute my project as GPL 3 and also include GPL 2 licensed software?
I have made no modifications to the other software and I also clearly stated that there is other software included see: http://beta.netjukebox.nl/about.php

Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:04 am
by WaldoMonster
It is not a problem to include "GPLv2 or later" but may not include "GPLv2 only" software.
See: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.htm ... patibility