Clarify copyright wording.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL
Last updated: Mon Nov 21 15:44:03 EST 2005
Last updated: Mon Nov 21 15:51:32 EST 2005
Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (pgman@candle.pha.pa.us)
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1.2) What is the copyright of PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL is distributed under the classic BSD license. It has no
restrictions on how the source code can be used. We like it and have
no intention of changing it.
This is the BSD license we use:
PostgreSQL is distributed under the classic BSD license. Basically, it
allows users to do anything they want with the code, including
reselling binaries without the source code. The only restriction is
that you not hold us legally liable for problems with the software.
There is also the requirement that this copyright appear in all copies
of the software. Here is the actual BSD license we use:
PostgreSQL Data Base Management System

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<H1>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL</H1>
<P>Last updated: Mon Nov 21 15:44:03 EST 2005</P>
<P>Last updated: Mon Nov 21 15:51:32 EST 2005</P>
<P>Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (<A href=
"mailto:pgman@candle.pha.pa.us">pgman@candle.pha.pa.us</A>)
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<H3><A name="1.2">1.2</A>) What is the copyright of
PostgreSQL?</H3>
<P>PostgreSQL is distributed under the classic BSD license. It has
no restrictions on how the source code can be used. We like it and
have no intention of changing it.</P>
<P>This is the BSD license we use:</P>
<P>PostgreSQL is distributed under the classic BSD license. Basically,
it allows users to do anything they want with the code, including
reselling binaries without the source code. The only restriction is
that you not hold us legally liable for problems with the software.
There is also the requirement that this copyright appear in all copies
of the software. Here is the actual BSD license we use:</P>
<P>PostgreSQL Data Base Management System</P>