Simplified license addendum.

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LameXP is released under the terms of the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
(Version 2, June 1991) including the following *additional* restrictions:
(Version 2, June 1991) including the following *additional* annotations:
When distributing binaries of LameXP, it is *strictly forbidden* to
repackage the LameXP executable file or the LameXP setup program in any
kind of third-party "installer" or "downloader" program. Furthermore, it
is *strictly forbidden* to bundle the LameXP executable file or the LameXP
setup program with any kind of PUP (potentially unwanted program),
including, but not limited to, adware, spyware, dialers, browser toolbars,
browser plugins/extensions as well as restricted demo/shareware programs.
It is, however, perfectly legitimate, to distribute *verbatim copies* of
the LameXP executable file or the LameXP setup program, including the ZIP
package. It also is legitimate to bundle LameXP with other "OpenSource"
programs, according to the OSI (Open Source Initiative). Finally, it is
legitimate to bundle LameXP with commercial software, as long as that
software does *not* meet the criteria of PUP (please see examples above).
Note: These restrictions explicitly do *not* forbid including binaries of
LameXP into software collections, such as magazine cover FDs/CDs/DVDs or
Internet sites, as long as LameXP can be accessed (e.g. downloaded or
installed) as a stand-alone file *not* violating the above restrictions.
When distributing binaries of the LameXP software, it is *STRICTLY
FORBIDDEN* to bundle the LameXP program files and/or the LameXP
installation program with any kind of Adware, Spyware or PUP (potentially
unwanted program), including, but not limited to, any downloaders,
dialers, browser toolbars/extensions or restricted shareware/demo
programs. It is, however, perfectly legitimate to bundle LameXP with other
OpenSource programs, according to the OSI (Open Source Initiative).
Finally, it is also legitimate to bundle LameXP with commercial software,
as long as that software does not meet the criteria of Adware, Spyware or
PUP. If you bundle the LameXP software with another software, you are
*REQUIRED* to make sure that the user is provided with an easy way to
install and start the LameXP software separately from that other software.

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Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA.
 
**Addendum:** When distributing binaries of the LameXP software, it is *strictly forbidden* to bundle the LameXP program files and/or the LameXP installation program with any kind of *Adware*, *Spyware* or *PUP (potentially unwanted program)*, including, but not limited to, any downloaders, dialers, browser toolbars/extensions or restricted shareware/demo programs. It is, however, perfectly legitimate to bundle LameXP with other *OpenSource* programs, according to the OSI (Open Source Initiative). Finally, it is also legitimate to bundle LameXP with *commercial software*, as long as that software does *not* meet the criteria of *Adware*, *Spyware* or *PUP*. If you bundle the LameXP software with another software, you are *required* to make sure that the user is provided with an easy way to install and launch the LameXP software *separetly* from that other software.
**Addendum:** When distributing binaries of the LameXP software, it is *strictly forbidden* to bundle the LameXP program files and/or the LameXP installation program with any kind of *Adware*, *Spyware* or *PUP (potentially unwanted program)*, including, but not limited to, any downloaders, dialers, browser toolbars/extensions or restricted shareware/demo programs. It is, however, perfectly legitimate to bundle LameXP with other *OpenSource* programs, according to the OSI (Open Source Initiative). Finally, it is also legitimate to bundle LameXP with *commercial software*, as long as that software does *not* meet the criteria of *Adware*, *Spyware* or *PUP*. If you bundle the LameXP software with another software, you are *required* to make sure that the user is provided with an easy way to install and start the LameXP software separately from that other software.
Tutorial (Step-by-Step Guide)