Ruby License

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The Ruby License is a permissive free software license used primarily for the Ruby programming language and its standard libraries, allowing broad use, modification, and redistribution.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf copyleft-compatible license
free software license
permissive license
software license
allows distribution without source code
linking with non-free software
appliesTo Ruby core libraries
Ruby interpreter
associatedWith Ruby community
author Yukihiro Matsumoto
category OSI-recognized license
permissive free software license
compatibleWith GNU General Public License
GNU General Public License
surface form: GPLv2

GNU General Public License
surface form: GPLv3
governs distribution of Ruby binaries
distribution of Ruby source code
grantsRight copy the software
distribute modified versions
modify the software
redistribute the software
use the software for any purpose
hasAlternativeName Ruby’s own license
hasClause choice of license between Ruby License and GPL
dual-licensing with GPL
isNot copyleft license
jurisdiction Japan
language English
legalStatus free and open-source software license
permits commercial use
proprietary derivative works
sublicensing under GPL
recognizedBy Free Software Foundation
Open Source Initiative
requires attribution to original authors
preservation of copyright notice
preservation of license text
similarTo BSD license
surface form: BSD licenses

MIT License
subjectOf Ruby official documentation
software licensing discussions
usedBy Ruby
surface form: CRuby

MRI Ruby implementation
usedFor Ruby
surface form: Ruby programming language

Ruby standard library
Ruby-related software

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Ruby license Ruby License
MRI license Ruby License