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Jul 17, 2025 · Fundamentals
Why PHP Is Switching to a Modified BSD License Starting with PHP 9.0
A new RFC proposes changing PHP and the Zend engine to the Modified BSD License to improve GPL compatibility, deprecate existing licenses, and align with modern open‑source standards, with the change slated for PHP 9.0.
Licensingbackendmodified bsd
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