License is incorrect?

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The Google Code front page here says this is under GPLv2.

But Nethack is under the Nethack General Public License.

Is there a way to correct this? Or am I mistaken?

Original issue reported on code.google.com by j...@wjsullivan.net on 29 Mar 2011 at 10:55

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I'd assume the license included with the actual source code is the one that 
actually applies, and not the label on a webpage. Maybe google code hosting 
doesn't let you choose between GPL 1 and GPL 2. But really it's such a minor 
distinction that I'm surprised anyone even noticed, let alone went to the 
trouble to post about it.

Original comment by dro...@gmail.com on 30 Mar 2011 at 12:00

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nethack-android@googlecode.com writes:

I agree that it's not a huge deal, but it is misleading, if it makes
other people think they can distribute this code under the GPL. It's not
a question of versions, it's under the Nethack Public License, which is
GPL-incompatible. I don't know what Google provides for preset licensing
choices, but if there is no Nethack License, then I suggest just putting
a clarification on the project front page. No reason to confuse people
by listing the wrong one.

Original comment by j...@wjsullivan.net on 30 Mar 2011 at 3:11

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https://code.google.com/p/support/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_select_a_license_other_than
_the_ones_provided?

Original comment by Fiendi...@gmail.com on 30 Mar 2011 at 5:09

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IIRC at the time I signed up for Google Code I didn't see any "Other Open 
Source" option, I think it may not have existed at the time. I was forced to 
select one, and GPLv2 seemed as close as anything else. I have changed it to 
"Other Open Source" now. Thanks for pointing it out, and for giving the FAQ 
link.

Original comment by farnst...@gmail.com on 1 Apr 2011 at 4:24

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