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GPLv3 Variants

Mark Radcliffe
 

I think that we need to take into account the fact that GPLv3 permits six "additional terms" (see below). Since they you could have many variants, perhaps the best approach is to have a category for "GPLv3 with Permitted Additions". I am open to other suggestions.
 

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