Which version of GPL is used here?

Question

Which version of GPL is used here?

Opened this issue 4 years ago · 2 comments

Answer 1 · 2021-10-25T11:12:32.000Z

The GPL version depends on which version is listed in the header comment. This is that comment:

/*
	FreeDOS SHARE
	Copyright (c) 2000 Ronald B. Cemer under the GNU GPL
	You know the drill.
	If not, see www.gnu.org for details.  Read it, learn it, BE IT.  :-)
*/

Because no version is mentioned this is valid for any version of the GPL, v1, v2, v3, or any later version.

Answer 2 · 2021-10-25T11:13:25.000Z

It would be good for the other files (especially the helper assembly source) to also carry header comments indicating the GPL applies.