Ask HN: If I mod a GPLv3 webapp and host it must I release source?

2 pointsgregking16y ago2 comments

After an hour or so of reading it's my understanding that this is only required for AGPL. Any insight is appreciated.

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icey16y ago

I am not a lawyer, nor am I deeply versed in the nuances of GPL.

That being said, I believe the intention of the Affero clause was to close the loophole in the GPL which allowed companies to keep their products closed source as they never actually provided the software to their customers .

wmf16y ago

IANAL but your understanding is correct.

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