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Introduction to Linux's License

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This course introduces GPLv2, its history, copyright and copyleft concepts, and additional permissions available for Linux. It explains licensing requirements for compilation and installation scripts, including issues that arise with embedded systems.

Syllabus

Intro
Why should you care about legal issues
What is a license
Copyright Bias
Free Software Licenses
Copyleft
GPL
Copyrights
Strong Copyleft
Weak Copyleft
Right to Modify
Derivative Work
Source Code
CCS
ISC
Auto Upgrade Clause
GPL v3
Copyright law
Lib GPIOD
Dual Licensing
Conclusion

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