GNU Free Documentation License Explained: A License for Free Documents
2025-05-18
The GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) ensures the freedom to copy, distribute, and modify documents, commercially or non-commercially. Employing a 'copyleft' approach, it guarantees derivative works remain free. The GFDL details copyright notices, invariant sections, cover texts, and more, balancing author rights with free document distribution. It covers bulk copying, modifications, combining documents, translation, and violation handling. While designed for free software documentation, the GFDL applies to any textual work.
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