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{{Short description|Software license}} |
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{{Infobox software license |
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| name = Python License |
| name = Python License |
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| OSI approved = Yes |
| OSI approved = Yes |
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| Debian approved = |
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| Free Software = Yes<ref name=fsf>{{cite web |url=https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#Python1.6a2 |title=License of Python 1.6a2 and earlier versions |at=List of licenses |publisher=Free Software Foundation}}<br>{{cite web |url=https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#PythonOld |title=License of Python 1.6b1 through 2.0 and 2.1 |at=List of licenses |publisher=Free Software Foundation}}<br>{{cite web |url=https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#Python |title=License of Python 2.0.1, 2.1.1, and newer versions |at=List of licenses |publisher=Free Software Foundation}}</ref> |
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| GPL compatible = Some versions<ref name=fsf/><ref>[https://docs.python.org/3/license.html History and License] Python</ref> |
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| GPL compatible = No |
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| copyleft = No |
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The '''Python License''' is a deprecated computer [[software license]] created by the [[Corporation for National Research Initiatives]] (CNRI). It was used for versions 1.6 and 2.0 of the [[Python (programming language)|Python programming language]], both released in the year 2000. |
The '''Python License''' is a deprecated [[permissive license|permissive]] computer [[software license]] created by the [[Corporation for National Research Initiatives]] (CNRI). It was used for versions 1.6 and 2.0 of the [[Python (programming language)|Python programming language]], both released in the year 2000. |
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The Python License is similar to the [[BSD License]] and, while it is a [[free software license]], its wording in some versions meant that it was [[License compatibility|incompatible]] with the [[GNU General Public License]] (GPL) used by a great deal of free software including the [[Linux kernel]]. For this reason CNRI retired the license in 2001, and the license of current releases is |
The Python License is similar to the [[BSD License]] and, while it is a [[free software license]], its wording in some versions meant that it was [[License compatibility|incompatible]] with the [[GNU General Public License]] (GPL) used by a great deal of free software including the [[Linux kernel]]. For this reason CNRI retired the license in 2001, and the license of current releases is the [[Python Software Foundation License]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.python.org/download/releases/3.3.4/license|title=Python 3.3.4 license|access-date=15 Apr 2014}}</ref> |
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== Origin == |
== Origin == |
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|title=Python 2.5 license (with historical notes) |
|title=Python 2.5 license (with historical notes) |
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|publisher=Python.org |
|publisher=Python.org |
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|access-date=2008-03-31 |
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}}</ref> CNRI obtained ownership of Python when |
}}</ref> CNRI obtained ownership of Python when Van Rossum became employed there, and after some years they drafted a new license for the language. |
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== Retirement == |
== Retirement == |
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[[Category:Python (programming language)]] |
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[[Category:Free and open-source software licenses]] |
[[Category:Free and open-source software licenses]] |
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[[Category:Permissive software licenses]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:18, 16 April 2022
| Author | Corporation for National Research Initiatives |
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| Latest version | 2.11 and newer |
| SPDX identifier | Python-2.0, Python-2.0.1 |
| FSF approved | Yes[1] |
| OSI approved | Yes |
| GPL compatible | Some versions[1][2] |
| Copyleft | No |
The Python License is a deprecated permissive computer software license created by the Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI). It was used for versions 1.6 and 2.0 of the Python programming language, both released in the year 2000.
The Python License is similar to the BSD License and, while it is a free software license, its wording in some versions meant that it was incompatible with the GNU General Public License (GPL) used by a great deal of free software including the Linux kernel. For this reason CNRI retired the license in 2001, and the license of current releases is the Python Software Foundation License.[3]
Origin[edit]
Python was created by Guido van Rossum and the initial copyright was held by his employer, the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI). During this time Python was distributed under a GPL-compatible variant of the Historical Permission Notice and Disclaimer license.[4] CNRI obtained ownership of Python when Van Rossum became employed there, and after some years they drafted a new license for the language.
Retirement[edit]
The Python License includes a clause stating that the license is governed by the State of Virginia, United States. The Python Software Foundation License; Python 1.6.1 differs from Python 1.6 only in some minor bug fixes and new GPL-compatible licensing terms.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "License of Python 1.6a2 and earlier versions". Free Software Foundation. List of licenses.
"License of Python 1.6b1 through 2.0 and 2.1". Free Software Foundation. List of licenses.
"License of Python 2.0.1, 2.1.1, and newer versions". Free Software Foundation. List of licenses. - ^ History and License Python
- ^ "Python 3.3.4 license". Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ "Python 2.5 license (with historical notes)". Python.org. Retrieved March 31, 2008.
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