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786: What Open Source license should you use?

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Jun 24, 2024
Dive into the vibrant world of open source as the hosts break down its true meaning and dispel common misconceptions. Discover the advantages of open source, from enhancing education to fostering security and community. Learn about the different types of licenses, like MIT and GNU GPLv3, and the importance of picking the right one for your projects. Explore recent changes in licensing practices and understand how they impact both developers and businesses. This journey into open source is packed with insights to benefit any creator!
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INSIGHT

Open Source Defined

  • Open-source software grants users various rights like using, studying, changing, and distributing the software and its source code.
  • Open source is free as in free speech, not free as in free beer.
ADVICE

Choose a License

  • Source-available code on GitHub isn't necessarily open source; check the license.
  • Always choose a license for your GitHub projects to define usage rights.
ADVICE

Picking the Right License

  • Choose a less permissive license initially if unsure about your code's future.
  • You can always make it more open later, but it is difficult to close it down after being open.
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