The GNU GPL refers to software and programs, how can the GPL be applicable for the Gaisler Research Open Source models?

It is possible to apply the GPL to any kind of work, as long as it is clear what constitutes the "source code" for the work. Program and Software shall be interpreted as the design (in EDIF, netlist) of the models and the source code as the RTL design of the models. More.

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