2 THE Q PUBLIC LICENSE version 1.0
4 Copyright (C) 1999-2000 Trolltech AS, Norway.
5 Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute
8 The intent of this license is to establish freedom to share and change
9 the software regulated by this license under the open source model.
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14 as the Software. This license covers modification and distribution of
15 the Software, use of third-party application programs based on the
16 Software, and development of free software which uses the Software.
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23 items that link with the Software, in any form signifies acceptance
26 2. You may copy and distribute the Software in unmodified form provided
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59 5. You may use the original or modified versions of the Software to compile,
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95 MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
99 This license is governed by the Laws of Norway.
100 Disputes shall be settled by Oslo City Court.