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by hgs3 809 days ago
The GNU FAQ addresses this [1]. If the binaries are communicating intimate information, then they are considered combined. If they can function independently or they are based on open protocols, then they can be considered separate. Ask yourself whether a user can realistically swap in their own binary.

[1] https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.en.html#MereAggregation