The GNU General Public License is the most widely used free software license, which guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share and modify the software.
Ensures users have the freedom to study and modify the software to suit their needs.
Designed to work with other free software licenses while protecting user rights.
Fosters collaborative development and knowledge sharing between worldwide developers.
When you distribute GPL-covered software, you must include the full source code and license terms.
If you modify the software, your derivatives must also be distributed under GPL terms.
Users receive the freedom to study, share, and improve the software for any purpose.
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