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diff --git a/winsup/doc/faq-using.xml b/winsup/doc/faq-using.xml index 76f9058b5..412dfbb25 100644 --- a/winsup/doc/faq-using.xml +++ b/winsup/doc/faq-using.xml @@ -572,13 +572,15 @@ contributing it for others to use) Can I bundle Cygwin with my product for free? </para></question> <answer><para> -Only if you comply with Cygwin's <ulink -url="https://cygwin.com/licensing.html">license</ulink> very carefully. If you -choose to distribute cygwin1.dll, you must be willing to distribute the -exact source code used to build that copy of cygwin1.dll as per the -terms of the GPL. If you ship applications that link with cygwin1.dll, -you must either provide those applications' source code under a -GPL-compatible license, *or* purchase a cygwin license from Red Hat. +Starting with Cygwin version 2.5.2, which is LGPL licensed, yes, albeit +it's not recommended for interoperability reasons.</para> + +<para>Cygwin versions prior to 2.5.2 were GPL licensed. +If you choose to distribute an older cygwin1.dll, you must be willing to +distribute the exact source code used to build that copy of cygwin1.dll +as per the terms of the GPL. If you ship applications that link with +older cygwin1.dll, you must provide those applications' source code +under a GPL-compatible license. </para></answer></qandaentry> <qandaentry id="faq.using.older-cygwin-conflict"> |