Python License

Software license of Python 1.6 and 2.0

Also known as Python license · License of Python · old Python license · CNRI Python License

Instance of: free software license

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The Python License is a deprecated permissive computer software license created by the Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI). It was used for versions 1.6 and 2.0 of the Python programming language, both released in the year 2000.

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Approved by: Free Software Foundation
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1.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#PythonOld
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Open Source Initiative
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1.opensource.org/licenses/category
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Author: Corporation for National Research Initiatives
Replaced by: Python Software Foundation License

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