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Sure I do understand the two different parts.
But their license does not differentiate. They don't even mention the GPL on large parts on their project.
The majority of their code is vlc and by their license they even try to prevent you copying it.
Their project heavily relies on vlc's work!

GPL is far more than just providing the source code upon request!!!! It contains the right of anyone to use, modify and redistribute!! This is the most important feature!!!!! The veetle license says: ... This EULA grants you no rights to use such content ... and also ... You may not sell, transfer o...

There is a website: http://www.veetle.com which - as part of a browser plugin - distributes a modified version of vlc. They make you agree to a license, which states: ... ... All title and copyrights in and to the Software ... are owned by Licensor or its suppliers. This EULA grants you no rights to...