LICENSE: add licence exception for OpenSSL

According to OpenSSL FAQ, GPL programs need an exception to use OpenSSL.

    http://openssl.org/support/faq.html#LEGAL2
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William Lallemand 2012-09-07 10:48:59 +02:00 committed by Willy Tarreau
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@ -24,6 +24,11 @@ Of course, users are strongly encouraged to continue the work under GPL as long
as possible, since this license has allowed useful enhancements, contributions as possible, since this license has allowed useful enhancements, contributions
and fixes from talented people around the world. and fixes from talented people around the world.
Due to the incompatibility between the GPL and the OpenSSL licence, you must
apply the GPL/LGPL licence with the following exception:
This program is released under the GPL with the additional exemption that
compiling, linking, and/or using OpenSSL is allowed.
The text of the licenses lies in the "doc" directory. All the files provided in The text of the licenses lies in the "doc" directory. All the files provided in
this package are covered by the GPL unless expressly stated otherwise in them. this package are covered by the GPL unless expressly stated otherwise in them.
Every patch or contribution provided by external people will by default comply Every patch or contribution provided by external people will by default comply