GrOuNd_ZeRo wrote:What is the difference between GPL and Freeware?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gpl
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeware
Freeware is typically proprietary, distributed without source code, and carries a restrictive license. For example, a license might allow the software to be freely copied, but not sold, or might forbid commercial, government or military use.
The GPL grants the recipients of a computer program the following rights, or "freedoms":
* The freedom to run the program, for any purpose.
* The freedom to study how the program works, and modify it. (Access to the source code is a precondition for this)
* The freedom to redistribute copies.
* The freedom to improve the program, and release the improvements to the public. (Access to the source code is a precondition for this)