GPL-2

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:software
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:multicol_package
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:software
gptkbp:code gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:consequences gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Robert_Stallman
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Foundation
gptkb:legal_case
community vigilance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GPL-2
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:GIMP
gptkb:star
gptkbp:is_available_in multiple languages
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:software
gptkb:GPL-3
gptkbp:is_considered a model for other licenses
a standard for free software licenses
a benchmark for software licenses
foundational for open source licenses
strong copyleft license
gptkbp:is_criticized_for complexity of compliance
some business leaders
restricting proprietary software
some software developers
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:legal_case
online forums
legal scholars
software engineering courses
software licensing literature
gptkbp:is_implemented_in various programming languages
gptkbp:is_often_used_in open source projects
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:GNU_Project
the open source movement
software freedom philosophy
software licensing ecosystem
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Open_Source_Initiative
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:software_framework
intellectual property rights
free software movement
gptkbp:is_subject_to copyright law
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Educational_Institution
non-profit organizations
software freedom advocates
various software communities
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Word_Press
gptkb:operating_system
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Android_OS
gptkb:Open_Office.org
GNU utilities
various web applications
scientific software
gptkbp:latest_version gptkb:GNU_General_Public_License
gptkbp:license gptkb:GPL-2
gptkbp:modifications gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:notable_for its impact on software development practices
its viral nature
its copyleft provisions
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:GPL-1
gptkbp:promotes gptkb:software
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1991
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GPL-3
gptkbp:type_of copyleft license