diff --git a/_licenses/agpl-3.0.txt b/_licenses/agpl-3.0.txt index 939a31a..95754dc 100644 --- a/_licenses/agpl-3.0.txt +++ b/_licenses/agpl-3.0.txt @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ --- title: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 -nickname: GNU Affero GPL v3.0 +nickname: GNU AGPL v3.0 redirect_from: /licenses/agpl/ -family: GPL +family: GNU GPL variant: true source: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.txt -description: "The GPL family of licenses 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. The AGPL family of licenses is distinguished from GPLv2 and GPLv3 in that hosted services using the code are considered distribution and trigger the copyleft requirements." +description: "The GNU GPL family of licenses 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. The AGPL family of licenses is distinguished from GPLv2 and GPLv3 in that hosted services using the code are considered distribution and trigger the copyleft requirements." how: Create a text file (typically named LICENSE or LICENSE.txt) in the root of your source code and copy the text of the license into the file. diff --git a/_licenses/apache-2.0.txt b/_licenses/apache-2.0.txt index e92b3c3..a6620da 100644 --- a/_licenses/apache-2.0.txt +++ b/_licenses/apache-2.0.txt @@ -1,6 +1,5 @@ --- title: Apache License 2.0 -nickname: Apache redirect_from: /licenses/apache/ featured: true source: http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html diff --git a/_licenses/gpl-2.0.txt b/_licenses/gpl-2.0.txt index 035624a..d4021a1 100644 --- a/_licenses/gpl-2.0.txt +++ b/_licenses/gpl-2.0.txt @@ -2,11 +2,11 @@ title: GNU General Public License v2.0 nickname: GNU GPL v2.0 redirect_from: /licenses/gpl-v2/ -family: GPL +family: GNU GPL variant: true source: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt -description: 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 GPL, each with different requirements. +description: 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: Create a text file (typically named LICENSE or LICENSE.txt) in the root of your source code and copy the text of the license into the file. diff --git a/_licenses/gpl-3.0.txt b/_licenses/gpl-3.0.txt index 45fa05e..bad6238 100644 --- a/_licenses/gpl-3.0.txt +++ b/_licenses/gpl-3.0.txt @@ -2,11 +2,11 @@ title: GNU General Public License v3.0 nickname: GNU GPL v3.0 redirect_from: /licenses/gpl-v3/ -family: GPL +family: GNU GPL featured: true source: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt -description: 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. +description: 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. how: Create a text file (typically named LICENSE or LICENSE.txt) in the root of your source code and copy the text of the license into the file. diff --git a/_licenses/lgpl-2.1.txt b/_licenses/lgpl-2.1.txt index e0ab3f1..ea6af8b 100644 --- a/_licenses/lgpl-2.1.txt +++ b/_licenses/lgpl-2.1.txt @@ -2,11 +2,11 @@ title: GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 nickname: GNU LGPL v2.1 redirect_from: /licenses/lgpl-v2.1/ -family: LGPL +family: GNU LGPL variant: true source: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-2.1.txt -description: Primarily used for software libraries, LGPL requires that derived works be licensed under the same license, but works that only link to it do not fall under this restriction. There are two commonly used versions of the LGPL. +description: Primarily used for software libraries, the GNU LGPL requires that derived works be licensed under the same license, but works that only link to it do not fall under this restriction. There are two commonly used versions of the GNU LGPL. how: Create a text file (typically named LICENSE or LICENSE.txt) in the root of your source code and copy the text of the license into the file. diff --git a/_licenses/lgpl-3.0.txt b/_licenses/lgpl-3.0.txt index 36f4be7..b510512 100644 --- a/_licenses/lgpl-3.0.txt +++ b/_licenses/lgpl-3.0.txt @@ -2,14 +2,14 @@ title: GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 nickname: GNU LGPL v3.0 redirect_from: /licenses/lgpl-v3/ -family: LGPL +family: GNU LGPL source: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-3.0.txt -description: Version 3 of the LGPL is an additional set of permissions to the GPL v3 license that requires that derived works be licensed under the same license, but works that only link to it do not fall under this restriction. +description: Version 3 of the GNU LGPL is an additional set of permissions to the GNU GPLv3 license that requires that derived works be licensed under the same license, but works that only link to it do not fall under this restriction. -how: This license is an additional set of permissions to the GPL v3 license. Follow the instructions to apply the GPL v3. Then either paste this text to the bottom of the created file OR add a separate file (typically named COPYING.lesser or LICENSE.lesser) in the root of your source code and copy the text. +how: This license is an additional set of permissions to the GNU GPLv3 license. Follow the instructions to apply the GNU GPLv3. Then either paste this text to the bottom of the created file OR add a separate file (typically named COPYING.lesser or LICENSE.lesser) in the root of your source code and copy the text. -note: The Free Software Foundation recommends taking the additional step of adding a boilerplate notice to the top of each file. The boilerplate can be found at the end of the GPL v3 license. Insert the word “Lesser” before “General” in all three places in the boilerplate notice to make sure that you refer to the LGPL v3 and not the GPL v3. +note: The Free Software Foundation recommends taking the additional step of adding a boilerplate notice to the top of each file. The boilerplate can be found at the end of the GNU GPLv3 license. Insert the word “Lesser” before “General” in all three places in the boilerplate notice to make sure that you refer to the GNU LGPLv3 and not the GNU GPLv3. required: - include-copyright diff --git a/index.html b/index.html index 6e05865..85d13f2 100644 --- a/index.html +++ b/index.html @@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ permalink: /

I’m concerned about patents.

- The Apache License is a permissive license similar to the MIT License, but also provides an express grant of patent rights from contributors to users. + The Apache License 2.0 is a permissive license similar to the MIT License, but also provides an express grant of patent rights from contributors to users.

- Apache, Swift, and Android use the Apache License. + Apache, Swift, and Android use the Apache License 2.0.

  • @@ -42,10 +42,10 @@ permalink: /

    I care about sharing improvements.

    - The GPL (V2 or V3) is a copyleft license that requires anyone who distributes your code or a derivative work to make the source available under the same terms. V3 is similar to V2, but further restricts use in hardware that forbids software alterations. + The GNU GPL (V2 or V3) is a copyleft license that requires anyone who distributes your code or a derivative work to make the source available under the same terms. V3 is similar to V2, but further restricts use in hardware that forbids software alterations.

    - WordPress, Linux, and Bash use the GPL. + WordPress, Linux, and Bash use the GNU GPL.