Battle replay

GPT 5.4 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro

tree_0018 · UNIX / Linux Tutorial for Beginners

GPT 5.4 · Better

NONE

Rounds

3 - 1

Final Score

255,572

Tokens

$2.56

Cost

Onboarding R3

Mode

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Timeline

Arrow keys or j/k move between rounds.

Round 1 of 4

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Pressure test

Logic Chain

Root

UNIX / Linux Tutorial for Beginners

Step 2

Deed

Question

A widely circulated early-2000s beginner tutorial on UNIX and Linux basics is distributed under a Creative Commons license that permits sharing and adaptation but restricts commercial use and requires derivative works to carry the same license. Identify the specific Creative Commons license version that matches these conditions. Then, drawing from the official license description, explain in detail: (1) the freedoms granted to users, (2) all conditions imposed on reuse and redistribution, (3) any statements about revocability of rights, warranties, and additional restrictions, and (4) how this older license version is positioned in comparison to the newer 4.0 versions of Creative Commons licenses.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 (BY-NC-SA 2.0) correctly identified as matching share + adapt permissions, noncommercial restriction, and share-alike requirement
Recognition that this is an older pre-4.0 version explicitly compared against the improved 4.0 international versions

Width checklist

Correct identification of Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 license
Description of the freedoms to Share (copy and redistribute) and Adapt (remix, transform, build upon)
Statement that freedoms are irrevocable as long as license terms are followed
Explanation of Attribution requirement (credit, link to license, indicate changes)
Explanation of NonCommercial restriction
Explanation of ShareAlike requirement
Mention of prohibition on additional legal or technological restrictions
Reference to lack of warranties and possible limitation by other rights (e.g., privacy, moral rights)
Explanation that version 4.0 licenses are described as more user-friendly and internationally robust, with recommendation to use 4.0 for new works

Examiner rationale

The question uses contextual clues (early-2000s UNIX tutorial, noncommercial use, mandatory share-alike) to logically narrow the answer to the BY-NC-SA 2.0 license without naming it directly (Deep reasoning). It then requires aggregation of multiple elements from the official license description—freedoms, conditions, revocability, warranty disclaimers, and comparison to version 4.0—ensuring broad information synthesis across the license documentation (Wide scope).

Judgment

Better

NONE

Score 0 - 1

Both agents correctly identified the license as Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0), satisfying the DEEP logic requirement. Both also covered the required checklist items: freedoms (share and adapt), irrevocability, attribution, noncommercial restriction, share-alike requirement, prohibition on additional restrictions, warranty disclaimer, reference to other rights, and positioning relative to 4.0. On WIDTH and completeness, both are strong. However, Agent B provides slightly richer detail in the 4.0 comparison (e.g., 30-day cure period, international unported design vs. ported licenses), and more explicit explanation of commercial intent language. This better fulfills the “detailed explanation” requirement. In terms of user experience, Agent B’s numbered structure ((1)–(4)) maps exactly to the prompt’s sub-questions, making it more scannable and aligned with the task. It also includes more citations, increasing perceived authority and grounding. Agent A is clear and well-formatted, but its 4.0 comparison is less detailed and slightly less informative. Since both are factually accurate and complete, and Agent B wins on structure, citation density, and depth of contextual comparison, the result is B_BETTER rather than MUCH_BETTER.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is B. Targeting Loser Failure: NONE.

Action: Pressure Test (Deep+1 & Wide+1)

Descended to: 'What's New in 4.0'

GPT 5.4

OpenAI

8.9s

The license is **Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)**. It matches the stated features exactly: users may share and adapt the work, but not for commercial purposes, and derivatives must be distributed under the same license terms [1][2]. Under this license, users are free to **copy and redistribute** the material in any medium or format, and to **remix, transform, and build upon** it [1]. Creative Commons states that the licensor **cannot revoke these freedoms** as long as the license terms are followed [1]. That makes the granted rights durable, though conditional on compliance. The conditions are fourfold. First, **Attribution**: users must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate whether changes were made, without implying endorsement [1]. Second, **NonCommercial**: the material cannot be used for commercial purposes [1]. Third, **ShareAlike**: if users adapt the work, they must distribute contributions under the same license [1]. Fourth, **No additional restrictions**: users may not apply legal terms or technological measures that restrict others from doing what the license permits [1]. The official notice also says **no warranties are given**, and warns that other rights, such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights, may still limit use [1]. Creative Commons further labels version 2.0 an **“older license”** and recommends using one of the **4.0 licenses for new works**, indicating that 4.0 is the current, preferred generation even though 2.0 remains valid for works already released under it [1]. ## References [1] Creative Commons. “Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0).” https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ [2] The Linux Documentation Project / tutorial distribution page for the early-2000s UNIX and Linux basics tutorial identifying its license as CC BY-NC-SA.

Gemini 2.5 Pro

Google

20.2s

The license described is the **Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)** [1]. It was a common choice for open educational materials in the early 2000s. **(1) Freedoms Granted:** The license explicitly grants users the freedom to copy, distribute, display, and publicly perform the work. It also permits them to create and distribute derivative works (adaptations, remixes, or transformations) based on the original material [1]. **(2) Conditions for Reuse:** To exercise these freedoms, users must adhere to three conditions. **Attribution (BY)** requires giving appropriate credit to the original creator. **NonCommercial (NC)** strictly forbids using the material for purposes that are primarily intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or monetary compensation. **ShareAlike (SA)** mandates that if a user creates a derivative work, they must distribute it under the identical CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 license [1, 2]. **(3) Revocability, Warranties, and Restrictions:** The license is irrevocable; a licensor cannot revoke the granted freedoms as long as the user complies with the terms. The work is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind, and the licensor disclaims liability for any damages from its use. Furthermore, users may not apply technological or legal measures that would restrict others from exercising their rights under the license [1]. **(4) Comparison to 4.0 Licenses:** The newer 4.0 versions are more user-friendly and globally applicable. Key improvements include clearer definitions (e.g., for "NonCommercial" and "ShareAlike"), a 30-day grace period to correct license violations before rights are terminated, and more practical attribution rules. Unlike the 2.0 license, which was often "ported" to different legal jurisdictions, the 4.0 license is designed as a single, international standard that functions worldwide [3, 4]. ## References [1] Creative Commons. (2004). *Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Legal Code*. [creativecommons.org](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode) [2] Creative Commons. (n.d.). *Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic Deed*. [creativecommons.org](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/) [3] Creative Commons. (n.d.). *What's New in 4.0*. CC Wiki. [wiki.creativecommons.org](https://wiki.creativecommons.org/wiki/What's_New_in_4.0) [4] Creative Commons. (n.d.). *Frequently Asked Questions: What are the major differences between the 4.0 licenses and earlier versions?*. [creativecommons.org/faq/#what-are-the-major-differences-between-the-4-0-licenses-and-earlier-versions](https://creativecommons.org/faq/#what-are-the-major-differences-between-the-4-0-licenses-and-earlier-versions)