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Gnu Lesser General Public License

The GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) is a free software license that allows developers to use and integrate software libraries into their own projects, even if those projects are proprietary. Unlike the more restrictive General Public License (GPL), the LGPL permits the linking of these libraries without requiring the entire project to be open-sourced. This makes it easier for commercial applications to utilize open-source libraries while still benefiting from their innovations. The LGPL aims to balance the freedom to use software with the rights of software developers.

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    The GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) is a free software license that allows people to use, modify, and distribute software with fewer restrictions than the standard GNU General Public License (GPL). It permits developers to link to libraries licensed under the LGPL in their own software, even if that software is not open source. However, any modifications made to the LGPL-licensed library itself must be shared under the same license. This promotes collaboration and sharing while allowing proprietary use, making it a flexible option for developers and businesses.