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FreeBSD 16 Cleans House: No GPL Left in the Base System

155 · Fossforce · July 15, 2026, 7:38 p.m.
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FreeBSD 16 removes GPL code from its base system, showcasing its commitment to a BSD vision of 'software freedom' that sets it apart from the Free Software Foundation and Linux.
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