From: Jason Self Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:27:50 +0000 (-0700) Subject: Import the WPDD into version control X-Git-Tag: dd1 X-Git-Url: https://wpdd.info/gitweb/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=80b8693c1fcc51af4d4b8dd31c9f77c78835f748;p=wpdd.git Import the WPDD into version control This is Discussion Draft #1 --- 771bd438b1750ed789f5cf28baecf7f558ec16ac diff --git a/wpdd.txt b/wpdd.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb8d835 --- /dev/null +++ b/wpdd.txt @@ -0,0 +1,186 @@ +==== THIS IS A DRAFT. DO NOT USE AS A LICENSE. ==== + +Worldwide Public Domain Dedication (WPDD) +Public Discussion Draft #1 +Please send feedback by email to the public mailing list: +https://wpdd.info/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/discuss + +Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, +are permitted in any medium without royalty, provided this notice is +preserved. 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