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subfictional.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The article critiques the push for new open source licenses like the Hippocratic License, arguing that they are not necessary for building communities around shared values. It highlights the importance of understanding the foundations of FOSS, engaging in practical community-building, and collaborating rather than imposing singular visions. The author emphasizes that existing licenses and the global commons already provide a framework for contributing to shared values, and that focusing on legal and community efforts outside of licensing is more effective. The piece also stresses the need for collective, evidence-based approaches over individual heroism in driving change. | |
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shazow.net
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| | | | | [AI summary] An article arguing that permissive open source licenses are more effective than copyleft licenses at fostering collaboration, code reuse, and the creation of public goods, using real-world examples like MongoDB and Elasticsearch to illustrate how restrictive licensing often leads to proprietary forks. | |
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lifeofaudrey.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The post reflects on the history and future of the free and open source software movement, outlining its three waves from 1985 to 2016 and proposing solutions for issues like sustainability, compensation, and diversity. | |
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blog.tidelift.com
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| | | The past few months have seen an explosion of new open source licenses and license-like documents. A proposal from MongoDB has generated intense discussion, and Redis (followed by other companies) is beginning to use a new set of additional terms called the Commons Clause. | ||
