Update the licence file from current kernel sources

Since we still have copies of files from the kernel sources, keep the
kernel version instead of moving to 'plain' GPL-v2 (only trivial
differences exist).

Fixes #5.
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Iustin Pop
2016-05-01 22:24:07 +02:00
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services by normal system calls - this is merely considered normal use services by normal system calls - this is merely considered normal use
of the kernel, and does *not* fall under the heading of "derived work". of the kernel, and does *not* fall under the heading of "derived work".
Also note that the GPL below is copyrighted by the Free Software Also note that the GPL below is copyrighted by the Free Software
Foundation, but the instance of code that it refers to (the linux Foundation, but the instance of code that it refers to (the Linux
kernel) is copyrighted by me and others who actually wrote it. kernel) is copyrighted by me and others who actually wrote it.
Also note that the only valid version of the GPL as far as the kernel
is concerned is _this_ particular version of the license (ie v2, not
v2.2 or v3.x or whatever), unless explicitly otherwise stated.
Linus Torvalds Linus Torvalds
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@@ -14,7 +18,7 @@
Version 2, June 1991 Version 2, June 1991
Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA
Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies
of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
@@ -291,7 +295,7 @@ POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Appendix: How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs
If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest
possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it
@@ -303,7 +307,7 @@ convey the exclusion of warranty; and each file should have at least
the "copyright" line and a pointer to where the full notice is found. the "copyright" line and a pointer to where the full notice is found.
<one line to give the program's name and a brief idea of what it does.> <one line to give the program's name and a brief idea of what it does.>
Copyright (C) 19yy <name of author> Copyright (C) <year> <name of author>
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
@@ -317,14 +321,15 @@ the "copyright" line and a pointer to where the full notice is found.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
Foundation, Inc., 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA
Also add information on how to contact you by electronic and paper mail. Also add information on how to contact you by electronic and paper mail.
If the program is interactive, make it output a short notice like this If the program is interactive, make it output a short notice like this
when it starts in an interactive mode: when it starts in an interactive mode:
Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) 19yy name of author Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) year name of author
Gnomovision comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type `show w'. Gnomovision comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type `show w'.
This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it
under certain conditions; type `show c' for details. under certain conditions; type `show c' for details.