License Agreement for DBD::DB2
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PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THIS PROGRAM. IF YOU INSTALL OR USE THIS PROGRAM, YOU AGREE TO
THESE TERMS.
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