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In 2001, the Python +Software Foundation (PSF, see \url{http://www.python.org/psf/}) was +formed, a non-profit organization created specifically to own +Python-related Intellectual Property. Zope Corporation is a +sponsoring member of the PSF. + +All Python releases are Open Source (see +\url{http://www.opensource.org/} for the Open Source Definition). +Historically, most, but not all, Python releases have also been +GPL-compatible; the table below summarizes the various releases. + +\begin{tablev}{c|c|c|c|c}{textrm}% + {Release}{Derived from}{Year}{Owner}{GPL compatible?} + \linev{0.9.0 thru 1.2}{n/a}{1991-1995}{CWI}{yes} + \linev{1.3 thru 1.5.2}{1.2}{1995-1999}{CNRI}{yes} + \linev{1.6}{1.5.2}{2000}{CNRI}{no} + \linev{2.0}{1.6}{2000}{BeOpen.com}{no} + \linev{1.6.1}{1.6}{2001}{CNRI}{no} + \linev{2.1}{2.0+1.6.1}{2001}{PSF}{no} + \linev{2.0.1}{2.0+1.6.1}{2001}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.1.1}{2.1+2.0.1}{2001}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.2}{2.1.1}{2001}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.1.2}{2.1.1}{2002}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.1.3}{2.1.2}{2002}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.2.1}{2.2}{2002}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.2.2}{2.2.1}{2002}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.2.3}{2.2.2}{2002-2003}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.3}{2.2.2}{2002-2003}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.3.1}{2.3}{2002-2003}{PSF}{yes} + \linev{2.3.2}{2.3.1}{2003}{PSF}{yes} +\end{tablev} + +\note{GPL-compatible doesn't mean that we're distributing +Python under the GPL. All Python licenses, unlike the GPL, let you +distribute a modified version without making your changes open source. +The GPL-compatible licenses make it possible to combine Python with +other software that is released under the GPL; the others don't.} + +Thanks to the many outside volunteers who have worked under Guido's +direction to make these releases possible. + + +\section{Terms and conditions for accessing or otherwise using Python} + +\centerline{\strong{PSF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PYTHON \version}} + +\begin{enumerate} +\item +This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between the Python Software Foundation +(``PSF''), and the Individual or Organization (``Licensee'') accessing +and otherwise using Python \version{} software in source or binary +form and its associated documentation. + +\item +Subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement, PSF +hereby grants Licensee a nonexclusive, royalty-free, world-wide +license to reproduce, analyze, test, perform and/or display publicly, +prepare derivative works, distribute, and otherwise use Python +\version{} alone or in any derivative version, provided, however, that +PSF's License Agreement and PSF's notice of copyright, i.e., +``Copyright \copyright{} 2001-2003 Python Software Foundation; All +Rights Reserved'' are retained in Python \version{} alone or in any +derivative version prepared by Licensee. + +\item +In the event Licensee prepares a derivative work that is based on +or incorporates Python \version{} or any part thereof, and wants to +make the derivative work available to others as provided herein, then +Licensee hereby agrees to include in any such work a brief summary of +the changes made to Python \version. + +\item +PSF is making Python \version{} available to Licensee on an ``AS IS'' +basis. PSF MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR +IMPLIED. BY WAY OF EXAMPLE, BUT NOT LIMITATION, PSF MAKES NO AND +DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS +FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE USE OF PYTHON \version{} WILL +NOT INFRINGE ANY THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. + +\item +PSF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE OR ANY OTHER USERS OF PYTHON +\version{} FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR +LOSS AS A RESULT OF MODIFYING, DISTRIBUTING, OR OTHERWISE USING PYTHON +\version, OR ANY DERIVATIVE THEREOF, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE +POSSIBILITY THEREOF. + +\item +This License Agreement will automatically terminate upon a material +breach of its terms and conditions. + +\item +Nothing in this License Agreement shall be deemed to create any +relationship of agency, partnership, or joint venture between PSF and +Licensee. This License Agreement does not grant permission to use PSF +trademarks or trade name in a trademark sense to endorse or promote +products or services of Licensee, or any third party. + +\item +By copying, installing or otherwise using Python \version, Licensee +agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this License +Agreement. +\end{enumerate} + + +\centerline{\strong{BEOPEN.COM LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PYTHON 2.0}} + +\centerline{\strong{BEOPEN PYTHON OPEN SOURCE LICENSE AGREEMENT VERSION 1}} + +\begin{enumerate} +\item +This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between BeOpen.com (``BeOpen''), having an +office at 160 Saratoga Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051, and the +Individual or Organization (``Licensee'') accessing and otherwise +using this software in source or binary form and its associated +documentation (``the Software''). + +\item +Subject to the terms and conditions of this BeOpen Python License +Agreement, BeOpen hereby grants Licensee a non-exclusive, +royalty-free, world-wide license to reproduce, analyze, test, perform +and/or display publicly, prepare derivative works, distribute, and +otherwise use the Software alone or in any derivative version, +provided, however, that the BeOpen Python License is retained in the +Software, alone or in any derivative version prepared by Licensee. + +\item +BeOpen is making the Software available to Licensee on an ``AS IS'' +basis. BEOPEN MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR +IMPLIED. BY WAY OF EXAMPLE, BUT NOT LIMITATION, BEOPEN MAKES NO AND +DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS +FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE WILL NOT +INFRINGE ANY THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. + +\item +BEOPEN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE OR ANY OTHER USERS OF THE +SOFTWARE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS +AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING OR DISTRIBUTING THE SOFTWARE, OR ANY +DERIVATIVE THEREOF, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. + +\item +This License Agreement will automatically terminate upon a material +breach of its terms and conditions. + +\item +This License Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in all +respects by the law of the State of California, excluding conflict of +law provisions. Nothing in this License Agreement shall be deemed to +create any relationship of agency, partnership, or joint venture +between BeOpen and Licensee. This License Agreement does not grant +permission to use BeOpen trademarks or trade names in a trademark +sense to endorse or promote products or services of Licensee, or any +third party. As an exception, the ``BeOpen Python'' logos available +at http://www.pythonlabs.com/logos.html may be used according to the +permissions granted on that web page. + +\item +By copying, installing or otherwise using the software, Licensee +agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this License +Agreement. +\end{enumerate} + + +\centerline{\strong{CNRI LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PYTHON 1.6.1}} + +\begin{enumerate} +\item +This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between the Corporation for National +Research Initiatives, having an office at 1895 Preston White Drive, +Reston, VA 20191 (``CNRI''), and the Individual or Organization +(``Licensee'') accessing and otherwise using Python 1.6.1 software in +source or binary form and its associated documentation. + +\item +Subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement, CNRI +hereby grants Licensee a nonexclusive, royalty-free, world-wide +license to reproduce, analyze, test, perform and/or display publicly, +prepare derivative works, distribute, and otherwise use Python 1.6.1 +alone or in any derivative version, provided, however, that CNRI's +License Agreement and CNRI's notice of copyright, i.e., ``Copyright +\copyright{} 1995-2001 Corporation for National Research Initiatives; +All Rights Reserved'' are retained in Python 1.6.1 alone or in any +derivative version prepared by Licensee. Alternately, in lieu of +CNRI's License Agreement, Licensee may substitute the following text +(omitting the quotes): ``Python 1.6.1 is made available subject to the +terms and conditions in CNRI's License Agreement. This Agreement +together with Python 1.6.1 may be located on the Internet using the +following unique, persistent identifier (known as a handle): +1895.22/1013. This Agreement may also be obtained from a proxy server +on the Internet using the following URL: +\url{http://hdl.handle.net/1895.22/1013}.'' + +\item +In the event Licensee prepares a derivative work that is based on +or incorporates Python 1.6.1 or any part thereof, and wants to make +the derivative work available to others as provided herein, then +Licensee hereby agrees to include in any such work a brief summary of +the changes made to Python 1.6.1. + +\item +CNRI is making Python 1.6.1 available to Licensee on an ``AS IS'' +basis. CNRI MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR +IMPLIED. BY WAY OF EXAMPLE, BUT NOT LIMITATION, CNRI MAKES NO AND +DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS +FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE USE OF PYTHON 1.6.1 WILL NOT +INFRINGE ANY THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. + +\item +CNRI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE OR ANY OTHER USERS OF PYTHON +1.6.1 FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS AS +A RESULT OF MODIFYING, DISTRIBUTING, OR OTHERWISE USING PYTHON 1.6.1, +OR ANY DERIVATIVE THEREOF, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. + +\item +This License Agreement will automatically terminate upon a material +breach of its terms and conditions. + +\item +This License Agreement shall be governed by the federal +intellectual property law of the United States, including without +limitation the federal copyright law, and, to the extent such +U.S. federal law does not apply, by the law of the Commonwealth of +Virginia, excluding Virginia's conflict of law provisions. +Notwithstanding the foregoing, with regard to derivative works based +on Python 1.6.1 that incorporate non-separable material that was +previously distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), the +law of the Commonwealth of Virginia shall govern this License +Agreement only as to issues arising under or with respect to +Paragraphs 4, 5, and 7 of this License Agreement. Nothing in this +License Agreement shall be deemed to create any relationship of +agency, partnership, or joint venture between CNRI and Licensee. This +License Agreement does not grant permission to use CNRI trademarks or +trade name in a trademark sense to endorse or promote products or +services of Licensee, or any third party. + +\item +By clicking on the ``ACCEPT'' button where indicated, or by copying, +installing or otherwise using Python 1.6.1, Licensee agrees to be +bound by the terms and conditions of this License Agreement. +\end{enumerate} + +\centerline{ACCEPT} + + + +\centerline{\strong{CWI LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PYTHON 0.9.0 THROUGH 1.2}} + +Copyright \copyright{} 1991 - 1995, Stichting Mathematisch Centrum +Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 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