Comparison With The LGPL/GPL
The OSL is intended to be similar to the LGPL. Note that the definition of Derivative Works in the OSL does not cover linking to OSL software/libraries so software that merely links to OSL software is not subject to the OSL license.
The OSL is not compatible with the GPL. It has been claimed that the OSL is intended to be legally stronger than the GPL, however, unlike the GPL, the OSL has never been tested in court and is not widely used.
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