Source code rules..........?

[clone]

Hi

When you use Linux the developers often send you there source code. And I was just wondering what the rules are for useing that sorce code. Can you for example copy it, rewrite it and then call it yours?

And please send me your links conserning this.

thanks!
christianSpears

 

[CZroe]

Have you ever read the GNU?
Most come with the standard "GNU Open Source agreement" or some variation of it.
Can't "call it yours" but you can improve & submit.

 

[andalas]

you can use them but when you're going to distribute the binary that use those code you need to also make the source code available to public

more info about that www.gnu.org