What is the GPLv2 License? The GNU General Public License version 2 (GPLv2) is a widely recognized free software license created by the Free Software Foundation in 1991. Its primary purpose is to ensure that software, when distributed, remains free for all users, thereby promoting what is known as software freedom. The GPLv2 license safeguards the rights of end-users, allowing them to utilize, modify, and redistribute software without imposing undue…