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Open-Source Software Licenses

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Open-source software licenses, categorized as either permissive (MIT, Apache) or copyleft (GPL, LGPL, Eclipse Public) licenses.

GPL: Copyleft license requiring derivative works to be open-source.

LGPL: Similar to GPL, but allows linking from non-GPL software.

Apache: Permissive license allowing use in proprietary software with attribution.

Eclipse Public: Copyleft license with patent grants, allowing commercial use.

MIT: Highly permissive license allowing almost unrestricted use with minimal requirements.

Created on 7/23/2024