Summary
A mission maker framework under GPL V3 license, built for open living world missions and ease of use.
Description
A mission maker framework under GPL V3 license, built for open living world missions and ease of use.
License
The GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3) is one of the world’s most popular "copyleft" licenses. Released by the Free Software Foundation in 2007, it was designed to update the older GPLv2 to address modern challenges like hardware restrictions and patent litigation.
Core Principles
The license is built on the "Four Freedoms," ensuring users can run, study, share, and modify the software. Its defining characteristic is strong copyleft: if you distribute a modified version of a GPLv3-licensed program, you must release your source code under the same license.
Key Features of Version 3
Anti-Tivoization: It prevents "Tivoization," where a company uses GPL software in hardware but uses digital signatures or encryption to prevent users from installing modified versions of that software on the device.
Patent Protection: It includes an explicit patent license. Anyone who provides software under GPLv3 grants you the necessary patent rights to use their contributions. It also protects users from predatory patent deals between tech giants.
Global Compatibility: The language was refined to be more effective in international legal systems, making it more robust outside of the United States.
License Compatibility: It is designed to be compatible with other common licenses, such as the Apache License 2.0, making it easier for developers to combine code from different projects.
