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		geocar on Feb 16, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Prefer mercurial to git git is GPLv2 not GPLv2-or-any-later-version.

judk on Feb 16, 2014 | [–]

GPLv2-or-layer is effectively GPLv2 plus recipient-friendly features. It is NOT suitable for the intended purpose of GPLv3, which adds restrictions on the recipient (for the benefit of 2nd-order recipients of derivatives).

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