From the site you mentioned:
The original BSD license.
This is a simple, permissive non-copyleft free software license
with a serious flaw: the ``obnoxious BSD advertising clause''.
The flaw is not fatal; that is, it does not render the software
non-free. But it does cause practical problems, including
incompatibility with the GNU GPL.
We urge you not to use the BSD license for software you write.
However, there is no reason not to use programs that have been
released under the BSD license.
The modified BSD license.
This is the original BSD license, modified by removal of the
advertising clause. It is a simple, permissive non-copyleft free
software license with no particular problem. It is compatible with
the GNU GPL.
It is risky to recommend use of ``the BSD license'', because
confusion could easily occur and lead to use of the original flawed
BSD license. To minimize this risk, it is a good idea to suggest
the X11 license instead.
Thanks for the clarification.
Question: Is anyone familiar with the problem clause?
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