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I would like to bundle GPLed software with some sort of installation software. Does that installer need to have a GPL-compatible license?

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I would like to bundle GPLed software with some sort of installation software. Does that installer need to have a GPL-compatible license?

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No. The installer and the files it installs are separate works. As a result, the terms of the GPL do not apply to the installation software.