GPL license

[/dʒiː piː ɛl ˈlaɪsəns/]
nounpl: GPL licenses
licença GPL
1. A free and open-source software license that guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software, with the requirement that any modified versions must also be distributed under the same GPL license terms
Linux is distributed under the GPL license, ensuring it remains free and open-source.
O Linux é distribuído sob a licença GPL, garantindo que permaneça livre e de código aberto.
2. Specifically, the General Public License created by the Free Software Foundation that enforces copyleft principles in software development
Developers must comply with GPL license requirements when using GPL-licensed code in their projects.
Os desenvolvedores devem cumprir os requisitos da licença GPL ao usar código licenciado sob GPL em seus projetos.
The GPL license is fundamental to the open-source movement and free software philosophy. In Brazil and Portugal, it's widely respected in academic and developer communities. In the USA, it represents a cornerstone of the free software movement initiated by Richard Stallman and the Free Software Foundation. The license embodies the principle that software should be freely accessible and modifiable, contrasting sharply with proprietary software models.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
General Public Licensecopyleft licensefree software license
Antonyms / Antônimos
proprietary licenseclosed-source licensecommercial license

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
licença GPL
Standard term used in Brazilian tech industry and academia
Portugal
licença GPL
Same terminology used in Portuguese tech communities
USA
GPL license
Original English term widely used in American software development

Related Words

open-source softwarefree softwarecopyleftsoftware licenseGNUsource codederivative works

Related Idioms & Phrases

GPL-compatible
GPL violation
under the GPL
GPL compliance
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