LGPLv2

LGPLv2, or Lesser General Public License version 2, is a license for software that allows developers to use, modify, and share the code freely. It encourages collaboration by ensuring that any modifications or derived works remain open and accessible. However, unlike more restrictive licenses, LGPLv2 permits the software to be linked with proprietary programs, meaning those programs can remain closed-source. This balance aims to promote open-source development while allowing wider use in both open and proprietary projects, as long as the LGPL-covered components are kept open and modifications are shared under the same license.