In recent years, numerous companies have been sued over the improper use of GPL software.
近些年来，大量的公司因为不恰当地使用GPL软件而受到控告。
GPL version 2, in 1991, was designed also to prevent patent holders from using their patents to impose licenses on redistributors in a way that would make the software non-free.
1991年第2版GPL的设计，同样是为了防止持有专利者利用他们的专利权以某种会使软件变得非自由的手段强加许可协议给重发布者。
These are both mistaken, since the GNU GPL qualifies as an open source license and most of the open source licenses qualify as free software licenses.
二者都理解错了，因为GNUGPL有开源许可证的资格，而多数开源的许可证也有自由软件许可证的资格。
A GPL proponent might argue that a license for free software must be upgraded periodically since we cannot anticipate what new use models for free software might be developed that restrict freedom.
GPL 的鼓吹者也许会辩解说，“自由”软件的协议必须周期性的增加严苛的改进，因为我们不能预料到会产生什么样的限制他们所谓“自由”的使用模式。
The most common bogus criticisms of GPL-licensed software are claims about how viral it is.
对GPL许可下的软件最常见的一种伪评判是这种许可的传染性如何如何厉害。
Copyleft turns out to have other benefits, and people who endorse the practical values of "open source" rather than the ethical ideals of free software have often used the GNU GPL.
反版权被证实还有其他好处。而且那些认同“开源”的实用价值而非自由软件的道德理想的人经常都选用GNU GPL。
You can even modify the software you get under the GPL, and distribute the new version, as long as you share your changes under the same terms (the GPL) that you received the software under.
你可以依据GPL修改这些软件，并分发出新的版本。一旦你在这些许可协议下分享了这些软件，你就接受了这个协议。
Drupal is open source software licensed under the GPL and is maintained and developed by a community of thousands of users and developers.
Drupal是采用GPL许可协议的开放源码软件，由一个包括数千用户和开发人员的社区来维护和开发。
A discussion of copyleft licenses focuses on the early history of the GPL, which Kelty identifies as an Ur-license that nearly every other free software license is descended from.
有关copyleft许可证的讨论主要是介绍GPL的早期历史，GPL是Kelty确认的Ur许可证，几乎所有其他自由软件许可证都源于它。
The Linux kernel and most Linux software is released under the General Public License (GPL), which requires the release of the source for all modified codes.
Linux内核和大多数 Linux软件的发行都符合通用公共许可 (GPL)，该许可需要发行所有经过修改的源代码。
MythTV is a GPL-licensed suite of programs that allow you to build the mythical home media convergence box on your own using open source software and operating systems.
MythTV是遵循gpl协议的一组程序，您可以使用它们利用开源软件和操作系统，构建自己的虚拟家庭媒体中心。
Since January 2006, the biggest debate in the open source software licensing arena has surrounded the creation of the GNU General Public License (GPL) v3.
自从2006年1月以来，开源软件许可领域中有史以来最大的争论一直围绕着GNUGeneralPublicLicense (GPL) v3的制定。
Stow is free software licensed under the GNU GPL (General Public license), and flexible, customizable with ample user support and resources available.
Stow是遵循gnuGPL(通用公共许可证，General PublicLicense)的免费软件，它灵活并且可以用充足的用户支持和可用资源进行定制。
This tends to accompany another misunderstanding that "free software" means "GPL-covered software."
这常常与对“自由软件”就是“附带了GPL的软件”这种误解一起发生。
On June 29th, the Free Software Foundation unveiled version 3 of the GNU General Public license (GPL).
月29 日，自由软件基金会抛出了其所谓通用公共许可证 （GPL）的第 3版。
Why should I use the GNU GPL rather than other free software licenses?
为什么我应该使用GNUGPL而不是其它自由软件授权呢？
Does free software mean using the GPL?
是不是自由软件都使用GPL ？
So, Cisco is now being sued by the SFLC (Software Freedom Law Center) on behalf of the FSF for Linux and other GPL copyright violations.
所以，现在Cisco正被软件自由法律中心以违反了自由软件基金会的Linux和其它GPL授权而起诉。
Games by id Software (the people who made, most famously, Quake and Doom) tend to be released in source code eventually, complete with GPL licensing.
idSoft ware(著名的Quake和Doom的开发人员)的游戏预计最终会发布源代码，并采用GPL授权方式。
Some other free software programs are dual-licensed under multiple licenses, often with one of the licenses being the GPL.
其他一些免费的软件程序是双下已领取牌照的多个许可证，往往是其中一个牌照被gpl的。
The GPL is a free software license, and therefore it permits people to use and even redistribute the software without being required to pay anyone a fee for doing so.
GPL是一个自由软件授权，因此它允许人们使用和分发软件时不必付费给任何人。
XBMC is an award-winning free and open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub for digital media.
的XBMC是一个屡获殊荣的自由和开源（GPL）的软件，媒体播放器和数字媒体娱乐中心。
Since Microsoft is a distributor of the software in question, it must also comply with the GPL;
微软至少还是一个软件发行商，它必须承认GPL许可；
Using the GNU GPL will require that all the released improved versions be free software.
使用GNUGPL授权的软件要求所有再发行版本都是自由软件。
Using the GNU GPL will require that all the released improved versions be free software.
使用GNUGPL授权的软件要求所有再发行版本都是自由软件。
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