opensource license

  GNU GPL version 2 Licensing Terms and Conditions   Among the most widely used open-source software licenses is the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2, called GPL v2. It was developed by the Free Software Foundation (FSF) in 1991. The GPLv2 license will be supported by the fact that any user has a right to use free software that will remain free for every other user, while developers would be facilitated to build upon open-source projects. The following are some of the key features, advantages, and limitations that are described below.  Key Features of GNU GPL v2  1. Freedom to share and distribute: It can be shared freely; the user can obtain the source code, and the user can change the software and/or partly or fully use the license to create a new software program.  2. Copyleft Provision: Any such software licensed under GPLv2 must allow users to have its source code. Whenever the said software is either modified or distributed, it shoul...

  GNU GPL version 3 License The Free Software Foundation publicly released the GPL version 3 in 2007. The license is a draft of the GPLv2, which, being released in 2007, was done to correct various issues that had arisen since the last version of the license was issued. It mainly keeps the good "copyleft" principles of the GPLv2 but contains new provisions concerning software patents, hardware restrictions, and compatibility with other licenses. Key Features of GNU GPL v3 1. Strong Copyleft clause: Similar to GPLv2, GPLv3 ensures that any derivative works of the licensed software must be distributed using the same GPLv3 license. This protects the freedom of the software and guarantees that users can modify, share, and use the software freely. 2. Tivoization Clause (Anti-Lockdown Clause): One of the strongest stances in the GPLv3 is its stand against "Tivoization." It prevents hardware manufacturers from using GPLv3-licensed software in devices that prevent users fro...