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What is GNU General Public License version 2.0 GPLv2?
Among today’s more popular OSS licenses is the GNU (of the GNU Project) General Public License Version 2.0, commonly referred to as simply GPL v2. Initially released in 1991, the GPL 2 is a copyleft license, meaning users must abide by some strict rules and requirements.
Can I copy GPL code?
Generally no. In specific, very careful cases, yes. If you use some GPL code in your product, your product becomes a derivative of that code (and all other code you use). So if you distribute your product you must comply with the GPL.
Can I use GPL 2?
Yes, GPLv2 code can be used in the manner you describe. That in fact is one of the motivations for the AGPL and GPLv3. The modified code must, of course, never be given to anyone outside the organization or the obligation to make the source code available will be incurred.
What is the GNU General Public Licence (GPL)?
It is numbered 2 because it goes with version 2 of the ordinary GPL.] The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public Licenses are intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software–to make sure the software is free for all its users.
What is the difference between GNU GPL and GPLv2?
GNU General Public License v2.0. GNU GPLv2. The GNU GPL is the most widely used free software license and has a strong copyleft requirement. When distributing derived works, the source code of the work must be made available under the same license. There are multiple variants of the GNU GPL, each with different requirements.
How do I license foobar under a different version of GPL?
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with Foobar. If not, see . To use a different set of GPL versions, you would modify the end of the first long paragraph. For instance, to license under version 2 or later, you would replace “3” with “2”.
What is the GPL license for software development?
GNU General Public License v2.0. The GNU GPL is the most widely used free software license and has a strong copyleft requirement. When distributing derived works, the source code of the work must be made available under the same license. There are multiple variants of the GNU GPL, each with different requirements.