The idea behind open source software that can be freely used, modified, or even sold is a powerful one. This doesnât mean that open source software is always cost-free, but users like you and me are allowed to change and improve it, which spurs creativity and innovation.
The Joomla Project believes strongly in the power of the GNU GPL. Itâs not just because itâs the most popular of the open source licenses, but the project feels it offers the best freedoms for third-party developers and encourages them to follow their lead in choosing an open source license.
Visit the Open Source Initiative at http://www.opensource.org for more information.
Visit the Free Software Foundation at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html for more information about the GNU GPL.
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