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HashiCorp strikes back (Changelog News #89)

Apr 8, 2024
09:08
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HashiCorp clashes with OpenTofu over code infringement, Polar offers a Patreon-like platform for software creators, HuggingFace releases Common Corpus of LLM data, and Loki aids in fact verification. Plus, insights on NATS.io simplifying microservices
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  • Legal dispute between HashiCorp and OpenTofu over code usage, sparking debates on software copyright.
  • Introduction of Polar, a platform like Patreon for software creators with unique revenue-share model and industry advisor support.

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HashiCorp's Dispute with Open Tofu over Code

There is a controversy surrounding HashiCorp’s accusation that Open Tofu used its code without permission, leading to a legal discussion about code similarities and potential infringement. Matt Asai's article on InfoWorld highlighted the issue, suggesting that Open Tofu had incorporated HashiCorp’s code improperly, which sparked debates among software copyright experts. Despite differing opinions on the matter, Open Tofu denied the allegations, leading to a potential escalation of the conflict.

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