Python Software Foundation License
| SPDX identifier | PSF-2.0 |
|---|---|
| Debian FSG compatible | Yes |
| FSF approved | Yes[1] |
| OSI approved | Yes |
| GPL compatible | Yes[1] |
| Copyleft | No |
The Python Software Foundation License (PSFL) is a BSD-style, permissive software license which is compatible with the GNU General Public License (GPL).[1] Its primary use is for distribution of the Python project software. Since, the license is permissive it allows proprietization of the derivations. The PSFL is listed as approved on both FSF's approved licenses list,[1] and OSI's approved licenses list.
In 2000, Python (specifically version 2.1) was briefly available under the Python License, which is incompatible with the GPL. The reason given for this incompatibility by Free Software Foundation was that "this Python license is governed by the laws of the 'State of Virginia', in the USA", which the GPL does not permit.[2]
Guido van Rossum, Python's creator, was awarded the 2001 Free Software Foundation Award for the Advancement of Free Software[3] for changing the license to fix this incompatibility.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Stallman, Richard. "Various Licenses and Comments about Them, new Python license". Free Software Foundation. Retrieved July 7, 2007.
- ^ Stallman, Richard. "Various Licenses and Comments about Them, old Python license". Free Software Foundation. Retrieved July 7, 2007.
- ^ "2001 Free Software Awards". GNU Project - Free Software Foundation. Retrieved July 7, 2007.
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