New Open Source Project

[Paul Kozlenko]

Anybody's help would be appreciated on the topic of starting a new open source 
project.

I have a project that I would like to start most likely using the LAMP suite 
and I wanted to find out some info and opinions on what steps I should take 
to get started.

For instance:
1. If the source code is PHP. There are a number of libraries out there with 
some nice functions. Can this type of code be included without fear of 
retaliation?
2. In most projects that I have looked at there is at least one LICENSE file 
(GPL agreement). Can I simply use this file together with my project to 
prevent unorthodox use of the project or parts?
3. If I see some useable code in other GPL projects, can I use the code 
according to the GPL by simply getting written (email) permission to do so?
4. If I do get to reuse code, do I have to indicate within the code of my 
project what lines are reused and from where, or is permission to use (#3) 
sufficient?
5. What other considerations or groundwork does anybody suggest before I leap 
into the world of Open Source project building?

Thanks to all
- Paul
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