The BSD 2-clause license, also called the Simplified BSD License or the FreeBSD License, is an even more simplified version of the BSD license that came into use primarily through FreeBSD, where it was in use as early as 29 April 1999. The primary difference between it and the 3-clause license is that it omits the non-endorsement clause, and the FreeBSD version adds a further disclaimer about views and opinions expressed in the software. BSD licenses are a family of permissive free software licenses imposing minimal restrictions on the use and distribution of covered software, and the Free Software Foundation states that this one is compatible with the GNU GPL.
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Core PrincipleRedistribution in source or binary form is permitted if the copyright notice, list of conditions and disclaimer are retained. 1 Connections
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Source Factor project (factor/factor repository): Factor license
Source ruby-lang.org: The Ruby License
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1. Open Source Initiative: BSD 2-Clause License
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Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Wikipedia: BSD licenses (for BSD 2-Clause License)
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The primary difference between it and the New BSD (3-clause) License is that it omits the non-endorsement clause.
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View the Sourceruby-lang.org: The Ruby License
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You can redistribute it and/or modify it under either the terms of the 2-clause BSDL (see the file BSDL)
Factor project (factor/factor repository): Factor license
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Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
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