OpenObservability Talks FOSS in Flux: Redis Relicensing and the Future of Open Source: OpenObservability Talks S4E12
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May 30, 2024 Explore the shifts in open source with Redis relicensing, community splits, and the rise of new projects like OpenSearch. Delve into the challenges of open source licensing and business models, the concept of forking in projects, and the crucial role of foundations. Learn about the impact on the FOSS movement and the future of open source.
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Redis Relicensing and Fork
- Redis switched from a permissive BSD license to dual licenses not meeting the open source definition in 2024.
- The community quickly forked and relocated to the Linux Foundation under the Valki project to keep development open.
Separate Business from Open Source
- Running a business is different from running an open source project; understand clearly what you're selling.
- If you give away everything for free, you risk creating traction without a viable business model.
Legal Friction from License Changes
- When a project changes license to non-open source, legal teams will halt adoption to assess risks.
- This research creates friction and uncertainty affecting product dependency decisions.