What is the GNU General Public License?
Q: What is the GNU General Public License?
A: The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a computer software copyleft license that allows users of the software to use, change, and copy it.
Q: What is the main purpose of the GPL?
A: The main purpose of the GPL is to allow users to use, modify, and distribute software freely while ensuring that the software remains open source.
Q: Who created the GPL?
A: The GPL was created by Richard Stallman.
Q: What are the two main terms of the GPL?
A: The two main terms of the GPL are that a copy of the source code or written instructions for obtaining a copy must be included with the software and that the license of the software cannot be changed or removed.
Q: What happens if a user does not agree to follow the GPL?
A: If a user does not agree to follow the GPL, they can still use the software under copyright laws but they cannot distribute or sell it.
Q: What is the current version of the GPL and when was it created?
A: The current version of the GPL is version 3, created in 2007.
Q: Can users make changes to the GPL license?
A: No, users cannot change the GPL license. The software must always use the GPL.
