Template talk:GPL
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Eg at Image:Info bulb.png, the image at the top of the page is the lightbulb thingy, and there isn't an image at the bottom of the page. Whatcha mean, Erik? Martin 20:06, 22 Feb 2004 (UTC)
When I type {{GPL}}, I don't particularly expect to see anything to do with Creative Commons. Why's it there? Lupin 14:01, 8 Jul 2004 (UTC)
And what does the GPL, which is a software license, have to do with images? Are screenshots of GPLicensed programs automatically {{GPL}}? --Ardonik 09:40, Aug 2, 2004 (UTC)
- No, they aren't. Pictures are data, but you can still license them any way you like. I've personally licensed several documents and pictures I've authored under the GPL because I've not seen much harm in doing so. The source vs. binary distinction and different rules for each don't apply in most cases so it may seem a bit weird, but I don't think it's illegal. An expert opinion would be appreciated. --Joy [shallot] 19:38, 6 Oct 2004 (UTC)
- IANAL (but I did stay at a holiday inn last night) -- Because of the way the GPL is worded, you can attach it to any copyrighted work; however, the FSF recommends that you use the GFDL (which was designed for multiple formats) for anything other than software (which should use the GPL or LGPL). Oh, and as far as formats - both the GFDL and GPL say that it should be in the format preferred by humans for modifying them - so for wikipedia's text, that's wiki-format; for images, that can be the final image format or intermediate steps. →Raul654 22:07, Oct 6, 2004 (UTC)
Sharp GNU Head
I have uploaded a different version of the GNU Head logo which doesn’t look blurry after downscaling, like the one used currently:
old→ ←new
Image:The GNU logo.png just have to be changed to Image:Heckert GNU white.png but I don’t have privileges to do it myself. Please see Biocrawler talk:Image copyright tags#Sharp GNU Head. Rafał Pocztarski 05:43, 28 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- It has already been changed by Quadell. Thanks. Rafał Pocztarski 05:51, 28 Nov 2004 (UTC)
