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The gnu license tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about open source software licensing, particularly the GNU General Public License (GPL). Tagged content includes references to utilities hosted on platforms like Google Code that are distributed under open source licenses. For example, the UnknownDevices tool, which helps identify unknown hardware in Windows Device Manager, is mentioned as being part of the open source community. The tag is relevant for users interested in the legal and practical aspects of using GNU-licensed software on Windows, including tools that assist with driver identification and system troubleshooting.
  1. Mike

    Windows 7 Identify "Unknown device" in Device Manager

    If you are performing a clean install or have run into the problem of an unidentified device in the Windows device manager, an unlikely assistant may be at your aid: the open source community as hosted by Google. UnknownDevices is a utility hosted on Google Code by Michael A. Bosse. Accordingly...
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