GPLv2only

GPLv2only is a licensing term used in the context of software licensing, specifically referring to the GNU General Public License version 2.0. When a software project or library is licensed under GPLv2only, it means that the software can only be distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL version 2.0. This license is a free software license that allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the software, but with certain conditions.

The key conditions of the GPLv2only license include the requirement that any derivative works or modifications must also be distributed under the same GPLv2only license. This ensures that the freedoms granted by the license are preserved in any future versions of the software. Additionally, the license requires that the source code of the software must be made available to users, either by including it with the distributed software or by providing access to it through a publicly accessible repository.

GPLv2only is often used by developers who want to ensure that their software remains free and open-source, while also protecting their intellectual property rights. However, it is important to note that the GPLv2only license is not compatible with some other popular open-source licenses, such as the Apache License 2.0 and the MIT License. This means that software licensed under GPLv2only cannot be combined with software licensed under these other licenses without violating the terms of the GPLv2only license.