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Re: Gitbox

From
Jakub Narebski <jnareb@gmail.com>
Date
Apr 13, 2011, 19:18 UTC
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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It's not only proprietary Git GUI: there is also Sprout, SmartGit, SourceTree (I think: my information might be outdated).

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Jakub Narebski
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