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It would not be an exaggeration to say that the magic of open source software (OSS) is based as much on legal innovation as it is on collaboration. Indeed, the essential innovation that launched free and open source software was ... Continue reading
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[AI summary] The text presents a critical view of the GNU General Public License (GPL), arguing that it fails to achieve its intended goals of promoting free software and sharing knowledge. The author believes the GPL's restrictive nature discourages collaboration and innovation, and that it creates more harm than good. Instead, the author advocates for a more permissive licensing approach that encourages voluntary contributions and respects the autonomy of individuals and companies. The text also touches on broader issues related to corporate greed, proprietary software, and the importance of user freedom and data privacy. The author acknowledges the historical context and the good intentions behind the GPL but ultimately concludes that a different licensin...
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A GitHub founder's musings on the past, present and future of large groups of people collaborating on software in awesome ways.
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Certbot is a free, open source software tool for automatically using Let's Encrypt certificates on manually-administered websites to enable HTTPS. Certbot offers domain owners and website administrators a convenient way to move to HTTPS with easy-to-follow, interactive instructions based on your...
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