GNU GPL

Join the GPL Community on IRC

Real-time discussions about GPL licensing, translations, and open source collaboration.

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Active GPL Channels

#gnu-gpl

Official discussion about licensing, compliance, and GPL history.

Connect with /join #gnu-gpl

#licensing

Legal guidance and case analysis of GPL compliance scenarios.

Connect with /join #licensing

#translations

Translating and reviewing GPL documents into global languages.

Connect with /join #translations

#developers

Technical discussions about GPL compatibility in software projects.

Connect with /join #developers

How to Join Our Channels

Server Information

All our channels are hosted on the freenode.net IRC network.

Basic Connect
/server freenode.net
Preferred with SSL
/server -ssl freenode.net 6697

Channel Guidelines

  • Respect all participants regardless of background, identity, or opinion

  • No spamming, advertising, or self-promotion

  • Keep discussions constructive and GPL-related

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Common Questions

How do I ask licensing questions?

Ask specific GPL questions in #licensing, including error messages or code examples when relevant. We also recommend first checking our FAQ section.

What time are the channels active?

All channels have continuous coverage. Our community spans many time zones and major discussions occur in UTC, UTC+1, and UTC-8 timeframes.

Is there a log of past discussions?

Yes, all public channels maintain logs. Visit our IRC Logs Archive to search previous interactions.