From: heitkoet@lucky.informatik.uni-dortmund.de (Joerg Heitkoetter)
Newsgroups: gnu.misc.discuss
Subject: The GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (Texan Edition)
Date: 6 Nov 1992 14:56:18 GMT
Organization: CS Department, Dortmund University, Germany
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Keywords: blurb, texan, drawl

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This is the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE after running thru
`drawl', Adam Hudd's (adam@dadhb1.ti.com) English to Texan translator
(posted to alt.sources)...

Enjoy!

	-joke

--
Joerg Heitkoetter
Systems Analysis Group
University of Dortmund, Germany
(joke@ls11.informatik.uni-dortmund.de).
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@unnumbered GNOO GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
@center Version 2, Djoon 1991
@center (Texan Edition)

@display
Copyright @copyright{} 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

Everyone iz permitted tuh copy an distribute verbatim copies
of thus license document, but changin' it iz not allowed.
@end display

@unnumberedsec Preamble

  Thuh licenses fahwar most software is designed tuh take awf chur
freedom tuh share an change it.  By contrast, Thuh GNOO General Public
License iz intended tuh guarantee chur freedom tuh share an change free
software---to make shore Thuh software iz free fahwar all its users.  Thus
General Public License applies tuh most uh the Free Software
Foundation's software an to no other program whose authors commit to
usin' it.  (Some other Free Software Foundation software iz covered by
the GNOO Liberry General Public License instead.)  Yawl can apply hit to
your programs, too.

  Wheyun way speak uh free software, way are referrin' to freedom, not
price.  Our General Public Licenses is designed tuh make shore thet you
have Thuh freedom tuh distribute copies uh free software (and charge for
this service few wish), thet Yawl receive source code or can git it
if Yawl want it, thet Yawl can change Thuh software or use pieces uh it
in new free programs; an that Yawl know Yawl can do Thuhse thangs.

  Tuh protect chur rots, way need Tuh make restrictions thet forbid
anyone Tuh deny Yawl these rots or Tuh ask Yawl to surrender Thuh rots.
These restrictions translate Tuh certain responsibilities fahwar you few
distribute copies uh the software, or few modify it.

  Fahwar example, few distribute copies uh such uh program, whether
gratis or Fahwar a fee, Yawl must give Thuh recipients all Thuh rots thet
you have.  Yawl must make shore thet thay, too, receive or can git Thuh
source code.  An you must show Thuhm Thuhse terms so thay know thur
rights.

  Way protect chur rots with tew steps: (1) copyright Thuh software, and
(2) awfer Yawl this license which gives Yawl legal permission Tuh copy,
distribute and/or modify Thuh software.

  Also, Fahwar each author's protection An ours, Way want Tuh make certain
that evurone understaynds thet thare iz no warranty Fahwar this free
software.  Hif the software iz modified by sumone else An passed on, we
want its recipients Tuh know thet whut thay hav is not Thuh original, so
that no problems introduced by others will not reflect on Thuh original
authors' reputations.

  Finally, no free program iz threatened constantly by software
patents.  Way wish Tuh avoid Thuh danger thet rayudistributors uh a free
program will individually obtain patent licenses, in effect makin' the
program proprietary.  Tuh prevent Thus, Way have made hit clear thet any
patent must bay licensed Fahwar everyone's free use or not licensed at all.

  Thuh precise terms An conditions Fahwar copying, distribution and
modification faller.

@iftex
@unnumberedsec TERMS An CONDITIONS Fahwar COPYING, DISTRIBUTION An MODIFICATION
@end iftex
@ifinfo
@center TERMS An CONDITIONS Fahwar COPYING, DISTRIBUTION An MODIFICATION
@end ifinfo

@enumerate
@item
This License applies Tuh any program or other work which contains
a notice placed by Thuh copyright holder sayin' it maey bay distributed
under Thuh terms uh this General Public License.  Thuh ``Program'', below,
refers Tuh any such program or work, An a ``work based on Thuh Program''
means either Thuh Program or no derivative work under copyright law:
that iz to say, uh work containin' the Program or uh portion uh it,
either verbatim or with modifications and/or translated into another
language.  (Hereinafter, translation iz included without limitation in
the term ``modification''.)  Each licensee iz addressed as ``you''.

Activities other than copying, distribution An modification is not
covered by Thus License; thay is outside its scope.  Thuh act of
runnin' the Program iz not restricted, An the output frum Thuh Program
is covered monly Hif its contents constitute uh work based on Thuh
Program (independent uh havin' been made by runnin' the Program).
Whether thets true depends on whut Thuh Program duz.

@item
You maey copy An distribute verbatim copies uh the Program's
source code as Yawl receive it, in no medium, provided thet you
conspicuously An appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate
copyright notice An disclaimer uh warranty; keep intact all Thuh
notices thet refer Tuh this License An to Thuh absence uh any warranty;
and give no other recipients uh the Program uh copy uh this License
along with Thuh Program.

You maey charge uh fee Fahwar the physical act uh transferrin' a copy, and
you maey at chur option awfer warranty protection in exchange Fahwar a fee.

@item
You maey modify chur copy or copies uh the Program or no portion
of it, thus formin' a work based on Thuh Program, An copy and
distribute such modifications or work under Thuh terms uh Section 1
above, provided thet Yawl also meet all uh these conditions:

@enumerate a
@item
You must cause Thuh modified files Tuh carry prominent notices
statin' that Yawl changed Thuh files An the date uh any change.

@item
You must cause no work thet Yawl distribute or publish, thet in
whole or in part contains or iz derived frum Thuh Program or any
part thareof, Tuh be licensed as uh whole at naw charge Tuh all thurd
parties under Thuh terms uh this License.

@item
If Thuh modified program normally reads commands interactively
when run, Yawl must cause it, Wheyun started runnin' for such
interactive use in Thuh most ordinary way, Tuh print or display an
announcement includin' an appropriate copyright notice An a
notice thet thare iz no warranty (or else, sayin' that Yawl provide
a warranty) An that users maey rayudistribute Thuh program under
these conditions, An tellin' the user how Tuh view uh copy uh this
License.  (Exception: Hif the Program itself iz interactive but
does not normally print such an announcement, chur work based on
the Program iz not required Tuh print an announcement.)
@end enumerate

These requirements apply Tuh the modified work as uh whole.  If
identifiable sections uh that work is not derived frum Thuh Program,
and can bay reasonably considered independent An separate works in
themselves, Thuhn Thus License, An its terms, do not apply Tuh those
sections Wheyun Yawl distribute Thuhm as separate works.  But Wheyun you
distribute Thuh same sections as part uh a whole which izza work based
on Thuh Program, Thuh distribution uh the whole must bay on Thuh terms of
this License, whose permissions Fahwar other licensees extend Tuh the
entire whole, An thus Tuh each An every part regardless uh who wrote it.

Thus, hit's not Thuh intent uh this section Tuh claim rots or contest
your rots Tuh work written entahrly by you; ruthur, Thuh intent iz to
exercise Thuh rot Tuh control Thuh distribution uh derivative or
collective works based on Thuh Program.

In addition, mere aggregation uh another work not based on Thuh Program
with Thuh Program (or with uh work based on Thuh Program) on uh volume of
a storage or distribution medium duz not brin' the other work under
the scope uh this License.

@item
You maey copy An distribute Thuh Program (or uh work based on it,
under Section 2) in object code or executable form under Thuh terms of
Sections 1 An 2 above provided thet Yawl also do wunna the fallering:

@enumerate a
@item
Accompany hit with Thuh complete correspondin' machine-readable
source code, which must bay distributed under Thuh terms uh Sections
1 An 2 above on uh medium customarily used Fahwar software interchange; or,

@item
Accompany hit with uh written awfer, valid Fahwar at least thray
years, Tuh give no third party, Fahwar a charge naw more than chur
cost uh physically performin' source distribution, uh complete
machine-readable copy uh the correspondin' source code, Tuh be
distributed under Thuh terms uh Sections 1 An 2 above on uh medium
customarily used Fahwar software interchange; or,

@item
Accompany hit with Thuh information Yawl received as Tuh the awfer
to distribute correspondin' source code.  (This alternative is
allowed monly Fahwar noncommercial distribution An only few
received Thuh program in object code or executable form with such
an awfer, in accord with Subsection b above.)
@end enumerate

The source code Fahwar a work means Thuh preferred form uh the work for
makin' modifications Tuh it.  Fahwar an executable work, complete source
code means all Thuh source code Fahwar all modules hit contains, plus any
associated interface definition files, plus Thuh scripts ustuh
control compilation An installation uh the executable.  However, as a
special exception, Thuh source code distributed need not include
anythin' that iz normally distributed (in either source or binary
form) with Thuh major components (compiler, kernel, An so on) uh the
operatin' system on which Thuh executable runs, unless thet component
itself accompanies Thuh executable.

If distribution uh executable or object code iz made by awfering
access Tuh copy frum uh designated place, Thuhn awferin' equivalent
access Tuh copy Thuh source code frum Thuh same place counts as
distribution uh the source code, evun though thurd parties is not
compelled Tuh copy Thuh source along with Thuh object code.

@item
You maey not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute Thuh Program
except as expressly provided under Thus License.  No attempt
otherwise Tuh copy, modify, sublicense or distribute Thuh Program is
void, An will automatically terminate chur rots under Thus License.
However, parties who hav received copies, or rots, frum Yawl under
this License will not hav their licenses terminated so long as such
parties remain in full compliance.

@item
You is not required Tuh accept Thus License, since Yawl have not
signed it.  However, nuthun else grants Yawl permission Tuh modify or
distribute Thuh Program or its derivative works.  Thuhse actions are
prohibited by law few do not accept Thus License.  Tharefore, by
modifyin' or distributin' the Program (or No work based on Thuh
Program), Yawl indicate chur acceptance uh this License Tuh do so, and
all its terms An conditions Fahwar copying, distributin' or modifying
the Program or works based on it.

@item
Each tom Yawl redistribute Thuh Program (or No work based on Thuh
Program), Thuh recipient automatically receives uh license frum Thuh
original licensor Tuh copy, distribute or modify Thuh Program subject to
these terms An conditions.  Yawl may not impose No further
restrictions on Thuh recipients' exercise uh the rots granted harein.
You is not responsible Fahwar enforcin' compliance by thurd parties to
this License.

@item
If, as uh consequence uh a court judgment or allegation uh patent
infringement or Fahwar any other reason (not limited Tuh patent issues),
conditions is imposed on Yawl (whether by court order, agreement or
otherwise) thet contradict Thuh conditions uh this License, thay do not
excuse Yawl from Thuh conditions uh this License.  Few kaynt
distribute so as Tuh satisfy simultaneously chur obligations under Thus
License An any other pertinent obligations, Thuhn as uh consequence you
may not distribute Thuh Program at all.  Fahwar example, Hif a patent
license would not permit royalty-free rayudistribution uh the Program by
all them who receive copies directly or indirectly thoo you, Thuhn
the monly way Yawl could satisfy both hit and Thus License would bay to
refrain entahrly frum distribution uh the Program.

If No portion uh this section iz held invalid or unenforceable under
any particular circumstance, Thuh balance uh the section iz intended to
apply An the section as uh whole iz intended Tuh apply in other
circumstances.

It iz not Thuh purpose uh this section Tuh induce Yawl to infringe any
patents or other property rot claims or Tuh contest validity uh any
such claims; Thus section has Thuh sole purpose uh protectin' the
integrity uh the free software distribution system, which is
implemented by public license practices.  Many paypul hav made
generous contributions Tuh the wide range uh software distributed
through thet system in reliance on consistent application uh that
system; hit's up Tuh the author/donor Tuh decide Hif he or shay iz willing
to distribute software thoo No other system An a licensee kaynt
impose thet choice.

This section iz intended Tuh make thoroughly clear whut bleeved to
be uh consequence uh the rest uh this License.

@item
If Thuh distribution and/or use uh the Program iz restricted in
certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, Thuh
original copyright holder who places Thuh Program under Thus License
may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding
those countries, so thet distribution iz permitted monly in or among
countries not thus excluded.  In such case, Thus License incorporates
the limitation as Hif written in Thuh body uh this License.

@item
The Free Software Foundation maey publish revised and/or new versions
of Thuh General Public License frum tom Tuh time.  Such new versions will
be similar in spirit Tuh the present version, but maey differ in detail to
address new problems or concerns.

Each version iz given uh distinguishin' version number.  Hif the Program
specifies uh version number uh this License which applies Tuh it An ``any
later version'', Yawl have Thuh option uh followin' the terms An conditions
either uh that version or uh any later version published by Thuh Free
Software Foundation.  Hif the Program duz not specify uh version number of
this License, Yawl may choose No version evur published by Thuh Free Software
Foundation.

@item
If Yawl wish Tuh incorporate parts uh the Program into other free
programs whose distribution conditions is different, write Tuh the author
to ask Fahwar permission.  Fahwar software which iz copyrighted by Thuh Free
Software Foundation, write Tuh the Free Software Foundation; Way sometimes
make exceptions Fahwar this.  Our decision will bay guided by Thuh tew goals
of preservin' the free status uh all derivatives uh our free software and
of promotin' the sharin' and reuse uh software generally.

@iftex
@heading NO WARRANTY
@end iftex
@ifinfo
@center Naw WARRANTY
@end ifinfo

@item
BECAUSE Thuh PROGRAM Iz LICENSED FREE Uh CHARGE, Thare Iz NO WARRANTY
FOR Thuh PROGRAM, Tuh THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.  EXCEPT Wheyun
OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITiN' THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES
PROVIDE Thuh PROGRAM ``AS IS'' WITHOUT WARRANTY Uh ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, Thuh IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY An FITNESS Fahwar A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  Thuh Entahr RISK AS
TO Thuh QUALITY An PERFORMANCE Uh THE PROGRAM Iz WITH YOU.  SHOULD Thuh
PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, Yawl ASSUME Thuh COST Uh ALL NECESSARY SERVICING,
REPAIR OR CORRECTION.

@item
IN Naw EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED Tuh IN WRITING
WILL No COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR No OTHER PARTY WHO Maey MODIFY AND/OR
REDISTRIBUTE Thuh PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, Bay LIABLE Tuh YOU Fahwar
DAMAGES,
INCLUDiN' ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING
OUT Uh THE USE OR INABILITY Tuh USE Thuh PROGRAM (INCLUDiN' BUT NOT
LIMITED
TO LOSS Uh DATA OR DATA BEiN' RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY
YOU OR Thurd PARTIES OR Uh FAILURE Uh THE PROGRAM Tuh OPERATE WITH No
OTHER
PROGRAMS), Evun Hif SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED Uh THE
POSSIBILITY Uh SUCH DAMAGES.
@end enumerate

@iftex
@heading END Uh TERMS An CONDITIONS
@end iftex
@ifinfo
@center END Uh TERMS An CONDITIONS
@end ifinfo

@page
@unnumberedsec How Tuh Apply Thuhse Terms Tuh Your New Programs

  Few develop Uh new program, An you want hit to Bay of Thuh greatest
possible use Tuh the public, Thuh best way Tuh achieve Thus Iz to make it
free software which evurone can rayudistribute An change under Thuhse terms.

  Tuh do so, attach Thuh falleriN' notices Tuh the program.  Hit's safest
to attach Thuhm Tuh the start Uh each source file Tuh most effectively
convey Thuh exclusion Uh warranty; An each file should hav at least
the ``copyright'' line An a pointer Tuh where Thuh full notice Iz found.

@smallexample
@var{one line Tuh give Thuh program's name An an idea Uh what hit does.}
Copyright (C) 19@var{yy}  @var{name Uh author}

This program Iz free software; Yawl can rayudistribute hit and/or
modify hit under Thuh terms Uh the GNOO General Public License
as published by Thuh Free Software Foundation; either version 2
of Thuh License, or (at chur option) No later version.

This program Iz distributed in Thuh hope thet hit will Bay useful,
but WITHOUT No WARRANTY; without Evun Thuh implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS Fahwar A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  Say Thuh
GNOO General Public License Fahwar more details.

You should hav received Uh copy Uh the GNOO General Public License
along with Thus program; Hif not, write Tuh the Free Software
Foundation, Inc., 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
@end smallexample

Also add information on how Tuh contact Yawl by electronic An paper mail.

If Thuh program Iz interactive, make hit output Uh short notice lahk Thus
when hit starts in an interactive mode:

@smallexample
Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) 19@var{yy} @var{name Uh author}
Gnomovision comes with ABSOLUTELY Naw WARRANTY; Fahwar details
type `show w'.  Thus Iz free software, An you is welcome
to rayudistribute hit under certain conditions; type `show c' 
for details.
@end smallexample

The hypothetical commands @samp{show w} An @samp{show c} should show
the appropriate parts Uh the General Public License.  Uh course, Thuh
commands Yawl use Maey Bay called sumpn other than @samp{show w} and
@samp{show c}; thay could Evun Bay mouse-clicks or menu items---whatever
suits chur program.

You should also git chur employer (if Yawl work as Uh programmer) or chur
school, Hif any, Tuh sign Uh ``copyright disclaimer'' Fahwar the program, if
necessary.  Hare izza sample; alter Thuh names:

@example
Yoyodyne, Inc., Hareby disclaims all copyright
interest in Thuh program `Gnomovision'
(which makes passes at compilers) written 
by James Hacker.

@var{signature Uh Ty Coon}, 1 Abrul 1989
Ty Coon, President Uh Vice
@end example

This General Public License duz not permit incorporatiN' your program into
proprietary programs.  Fewr program izza subroutine Liberry, Yawl may
consider hit more useful Tuh permit linkiN' proprietary applications with Thuh
library.  Hif this Iz what Yawl want Tuh do, use Thuh GNOO Liberry General
Public License instudda Thus License.