# Cyclone3
**Wikidata**: [Q1147549](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1147549)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cyclone3

## Summary
Cyclone3 is a free software system distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It is an open-source project developed using the programming language identified as Q42478 (Perl) and is tracked on Open Hub under the ID "cyclone3."

## Key Facts
- **License:** Distributed under the **GNU General Public License**.
- **Category:** Instance of **free software**.
- **Website:** Official site is `http://www.cyclone3.org/`.
- **Programming Language:** Identified as **Q42478** (referenced via Open Hub languages summary).
- **Wikipedia Presence:** Has sitelinks in **German (de)** and **Slovak (sk)**.
- **Open Hub ID:** `cyclone3`.
- **Freebase ID:** `/m/02qd27z`.
- **Copyright Status:** Copyrighted.
- **Sitelink Count:** 2.

## FAQs
### What type of software is Cyclone3?
Cyclone3 is classified as free software. This means it is distributed under terms that allow users to freely run, study, change, and distribute it and any modified versions, aligning with the principles of the free software movement.

### Under what license is Cyclone3 released?
The software is released under the **GNU General Public License**. This licensing ensures the software remains free and protects the user's ability to modify and redistribute the code.

### Where can information about Cyclone3 be found?
The project maintains an official website at `http://www.cyclone3.org/`. Additionally, it is indexed on Open Hub (ID: cyclone3) and has encyclopedia entries in German and Slovak Wikipedia.

## Why It Matters
Cyclone3 represents a practical application of the free software philosophy within the software ecosystem. As an instance of free software, it contributes to the open-source movement by providing a tool that users can legally modify and redistribute, standing in direct contrast to proprietary software models. Its presence on Open Hub and its specific licensing under the GPL highlight its role as a transparent, community-accessible codebase. The project illustrates the global nature of open source, with documented presence in both German and Slovak language resources.

## Notable For
- Being an instance of **free software** explicitly distributed under the **GNU General Public License**.
- Inclusion in the **Open Hub** database (formerly Ohloh), tracking its open-source analytics.
- Having specific localization or notability within **German** and **Slovak** Wikipedia communities.
- Association with the programming language entity **Q42478**.

## Body
### Classification and Definition
Cyclone3 is defined in the knowledge base as a specific instance of **free software**. As such, it inherits the core characteristics of this category: it is software distributed under terms that allow users to freely run, study, change, and distribute it, including modified versions.

### Licensing and Permissions
The software is distributed under the **GNU General Public License**. This places it within a legal framework that guarantees the "four freedoms" associated with free software. By virtue of this license, Cyclone3 is positioned as the opposite of proprietary software, ensuring that the code remains accessible for study and modification.

### Technical Profile
According to structured data references, Cyclone3 is associated with the programming language **Q42478** (linked via an Open Hub analysis dated 2018-09-26). The project is indexed in the Open Hub database with the specific ID `cyclone3`, where its language composition and project history are tracked.

### Web Presence and Identifiers
Cyclone3 maintains a web presence through its official domain, `http://www.cyclone3.org/`. In addition to its website and Open Hub profile, the entity is identified by the Freebase ID `/m/02qd27z`. Its Wikipedia footprint consists of two sitelinks, corresponding to the **German (de)** and **Slovak (sk)** language versions of the encyclopedia.

### Contextual Relationships
As a free software entity, Cyclone3 is part of a broader network of software tools and concepts. It exists within the same classification category as related entities like Buildroot, Minikube, urllib, pdfjam, GNUnet, and GitHub CLI. While these are distinct tools, they share the common classification of being free or open-source software, falling under the umbrella of the free software movement and the wider open-source movement.

## References

1. [The cyclone3 Open Source Project on Open Hub: Languages Page. Open Hub](https://www.openhub.net/p/cyclone3/analyses/latest/languages_summary)