GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:software
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eclipse_Public_License
gptkbp:allows Modification of software
Restrict user rights
gptkbp:applies_to Free Software
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Foundation
gptkbp:enforces Legal action
Copyleft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2
gptkbp:is_adopted_by GNU utilities
Many open-source projects
gptkbp:is_cited_in Legal cases regarding software licensing
Software patents discussions
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:GNU_General_Public_License_(GPL)_version_3
Proprietary software
gptkbp:is_considered_as Developers for licensing decisions
Foundation of open-source licenses
Standard for free software licenses
Strong copyleft license
gptkbp:is_criticized_for Restricting software freedom
Some proprietary software advocates
gptkbp:is_discussed_in Legal textbooks
Software engineering courses
Software licensing forums
Academic papers on software law
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by Software compliance audits
Software licensing experts
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:Robert_Stallman
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:GNU_Project
Software freedom philosophy
Open-source ecosystem
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:Foundation
Open-source advocates
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Open_Source_Initiative
gptkbp:is_referenced_in Software development guidelines
Open-source software licenses comparison
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Free_Software_Movement
Software distribution
User rights in software
gptkbp:is_subject_to Legal interpretation
International copyright law
gptkbp:is_supported_by Community of developers
Non-profit organizations advocating for software freedom
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:operating_system
Content management systems
gptkbp:is_used_for Open-source software distribution
gptkbp:is_used_in Embedded systems
Web servers
Various software projects
gptkbp:latest_version gptkb:GNU_General_Public_License
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:GNU_General_Public_License_(GPL)_version_1
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Foundation
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1991
gptkbp:requires Source code availability
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GNU_General_Public_License_(GPL)_version_3
gptkbp:written_in English