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Which create a machine readable program from the source code?
A compiler takes the program code (source code) and converts the source code to a machine language module (called an object file). Another specialized program, called a linker, combines this object file with other previously compiled object files (in particular run-time modules) to create an executable file.
Yes, it is possible to write a proprietary, closed-source application that uses open-source libraries. Most open-source licenses, including the MIT and BSD licenses, require at most that you disclose that the library is being used and under which license the library is distributed.
What is meant by machine-readable?
Machine-readable data, or computer-readable data, is data in a format that can be processed by a computer. These formats are only machine readable if the data contained within them is formally structured; exporting a CSV file from a badly structured spreadsheet does not meet the definition.
What is machine-readable code?
A machine-readable code is a bar code or a QR code. You can add a document property to your Spotfire analysis that enables a mobile device to scan a code and filter the results in a data set containing a column of codes.
How do I open source code?
View source code only To view only the source code, press Ctrl + U on your computer’s keyboard. Right-click a blank part of the web page and select View source from the pop-up menu that appears.
Can GPL license be used for non-software projects?
GPL is a license designed primarily for software, but it can be used for non-software. The license text has many mentions of “source code”, which is ambiguous for non-software. GNU/FSF claim that GPL can be used for non-software, “as long as it is clear what constitutes the “source code” for the work”.
What is Chapter 3 of the GPL about?
Chapter 3. The GPL, LGPL, and Mozilla Licenses The licenses described in this chapter are very different from those described in Chapter 2. These licenses impose substantial limitations on those who create and distribute derivative works based on works that use these licenses.
Is it possible to release a module under the GPL?
The GPL says that the whole combined program has to be released under the GPL. So your module has to be available for use under the GPL. But you can give additional permission for the use of your code. You can, if you wish, release your module under a license which is more lax than the GPL but compatible with the GPL.
What is the difference between the Mozilla license and the GPL?
The Mozilla License imposes different and less restrictive terms on the licensing of derivative works. Both of these licenses (and a variation of the GPL License) are described in some detail in the following sections.