From the FSFs GPL FAQ:

Does the GPL have different requirements for statically vs dynamically linked modules with a covered work? (#GPLStaticVsDynamic) No. Linking a GPL covered work statically or dynamically with other modules is making a combined work based on the GPL covered work. Thus, the terms and conditions …

Over the years, the attitude towards FOSS seems to have made... a turn. Whereas originally, FOSS was the realm of the lunatic, the weirdo and that guy who kinda smelled like old funky cheese, nowadays many people end up using Free Software. As we see this grow, at times we …