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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about the GPLv2 license focus on Microsoft's release of the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool under this open-source license. The original tool was removed from the Microsoft Store due to a GPLv2 violation, and the new version complies with the license by making source code available on CodePlex. Users note the tool works on Windows XP and Windows 7 to create USB or DVD installers from ISO files. The GPLv2 version is larger than the closed-source original, but functionality remains the same. These threads highlight how GPLv2 compliance affects software distribution and user trust.
  1. fjgold

    New version of Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

    Hi Folks, MS just recently re-released their "improved" GUI tool to create a USB flash installer for Win 7 all versions. As you may or may not know their original release was found to be in violation of the GNU General Public License v2 (GPLv2) and they removed it from the MS store because of...
    • fjgold
    • Thread
    • download manager flash drive gplv2 installation installation dvd iso recorder open source source code usb installation windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. whoosh

    Microsoft has open sourced the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool

    One Microsoft Way Microsoft has open sourced the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool (WUDT) by releasing it under the GPLv2 license. The code is now available on CodePlex, Microsoft's Open Source software project hosting repository, over at Link Removed. The actual installer for the tool is now...
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • codeplex gplv2 open source windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows News
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