Linux Kernel GPL-2.0 License: Official Documentation
GPL-2.0 governs the Linux kernel. Find the authoritative license text in COPYING and LICENSES/preferred/GPL-2.0, plus what compliance actually requires.
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LGPL vs GPL: Key Linking Differences Explained
LGPL lets proprietary code link to libraries while GPL forces your whole program open. Learn the linking methods that determine your compliance obligations.
How to Pick the Right Open Source License
Answer one question first – do you want changes shared back? Then choose GPLv3, MIT, or Apache 2.0. Here’s the framework that cuts through licensing complexity.