Sep 27, 2023 · 4 I am beginning to learn about open source software licenses. I am especially interested in how open source licenses interact with patents. I've seen the term "patent …

FOSS stands for "Free and Open Source Software", whereas FLOSS stands for "Free/Libre/Open Source Software". The use of libre denotes the idea that the software is "free as in free …

Dec 17, 2024 · Just as the title says, I want to know the difference between Open source and "Source available" software. Literally, both the terms mean the same thing, i.e software whose …

Even a copyleft license (that is compatible with the Open Source definitions) allows a company to use a software program (use as in download and use it as a tool) for commercial use.

Feb 12, 2021 · I am working on a not open source project. As I truly respect the ideas behind the free software movement, I would like to also make my own works open source whenever …

Open source is a development methodology; free software is a social movement free software is an ethical imperative, essential respect for the users' freedom how to make software “better” …

Oct 30, 2020 · This question really baffles me. What advantage does making it Open Source bring? Aren't they worried someone can learn the secrets in their code and make a competing …

135 Many open source projects I see involve having dedicated servers, as well as the expensive infrastructure that powers it. Many employ developers to work on the software full or part time. …

Mar 31, 2025 · Strong copyleft licenses require you to offer your customers also the source code to the software - and thus includes the changes you make in order to implement your runtime …

So the idea of EULA is more or less already included in Open Source License. Am I right? For a project that is licensed under MIT license (or possibly other Open Source Software Licenses), …