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"If I use a piece of software that has been obtained under the GNU GPL, am I allowed to modify the original code into a new program then distribute and sell that new program commercially?" Read the full answer on our #GNUGPLFAQ u.fsf.org/3we

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@fsf The answer is absolutely yes, but many people still think GNU GPL equals noncommercial, which is incorrect
The best example I think is Ardour, which is licensed under GNU GPLv2. Source code are free, but binary files are paid

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