Part�II
A Practical Guide to GPL Compliance

Executive Summary
13 Background
�13.1 Who Has Compliance Obligations?
�13.2 What Are The Risks of Non-Compliance?
�13.3 Understanding Who’s Enforcing
14 Best Practices to Avoid Common Violations
�14.1 Evaluate License Applicability
�14.2 Monitor Software Acquisition
�14.3 Track Your Changes and Releases
�14.4 Avoid the “Build Guru”
15 Details of Compliant Distribution
�15.1 Binary Distribution Permission
�15.2 Preparing Corresponding Source
�15.3 Best Practices and Corresponding Source
�15.4 Non-Technical Compliance Issues
�15.5 Self-Assessment of Compliance
16 When The Letter Comes
�16.1 Communication Is Key
�16.2 Termination
17 Standard Requests
18 Special Topics in Compliance
�18.1 LGPL Compliance
�18.2 Upstream Providers
�18.3 Mergers and Acquisitions
�18.4 User Products and Installation Information
�18.5 Beware The Consultant in Enforcers’ Clothing
19 Conclusion