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If a project only includes a copy of the GPL, can it be relicensed under any version?
Awarded May 25, 2021 at 18:21
Is putting a page with javascript in it considered a redistribution
Awarded May 17, 2021 at 12:11
Under copyleft, why distinguish between "free as in free speech" and "free as in free beer"?
Awarded May 13, 2021 at 17:08
Hypothetical conflict - incorrectly licensed code
Awarded May 11, 2021 at 22:35
Does whole project need to be under GPLv3 when using a GPLv3 library
Awarded May 11, 2021 at 16:09
Can I modify source code licensed under MIT license without publishing my changes?
Awarded May 11, 2021 at 16:09
Is installing an old free version legal, if the new version is not free anymore?
Awarded May 6, 2021 at 3:03
What should I do with the copyright details in a codebase when modifying it when it wasn't forked?
Awarded Apr 27, 2021 at 22:36
What is the purpose of "or (at your option) any later version"? What if I don't want this?
Awarded Apr 19, 2021 at 9:59
Should I use my own license in a fork of another GitHub repository, which I've revamped completely?
Awarded Apr 12, 2021 at 18:00
Minified GPL code inside Javascript webapp
Awarded Mar 29, 2021 at 13:32
Can I use GPL software to provide a commercial cloud service?
Awarded Mar 26, 2021 at 19:11
Is it possible that a future GPL version removes copyleft?
Awarded Mar 25, 2021 at 15:41
If I am going to change the name of my open source project, what should I do?
Awarded Mar 15, 2021 at 6:57
What happens if a company releases third-party confidential code as open source?
Awarded Feb 24, 2021 at 16:51
Rules for appropriate editing of copyright notices in cloned, Apache-2.0-licenced, opensource repositories
Awarded Feb 16, 2021 at 15:40
Is it wrong to demand features in open-source projects?
Awarded Feb 4, 2021 at 19:49
Can I share a cracked version of a program originally under GPL v3?
Awarded Feb 4, 2021 at 14:26
How to avoid being AWSed?
Awarded Feb 4, 2021 at 14:26
Is a license recommended for a private repository or is it pointless?
Awarded Jan 27, 2021 at 0:11
What should be written in MIT license (year, full name)?
Awarded Jan 23, 2021 at 10:32
Enforceability of codes of conduct for smaller projects
Awarded Jan 22, 2021 at 18:37
is CC BY license GPL compatible? CC BY vs CC0
Awarded Jan 22, 2021 at 0:22
Can I use a Apache v2 licensed driver for a commercial project without revealing sources of the project?
Awarded Jan 18, 2021 at 10:22
According to the GPL FAQ use within a company or organization is not considered distribution. What is the legal definition of a company/organization?
Awarded Jan 18, 2021 at 9:27
What guarantees that the published app matches the published open source code?
Awarded Jan 16, 2021 at 17:32
Difference between MongoDB SSPL and GNU AGPL
Awarded Jan 15, 2021 at 3:32
How can i grow my open source project?
Awarded Jan 13, 2021 at 2:10
Is it permitted to prohibit a certain individual from using software that's under the AGPL license?
Awarded Jan 7, 2021 at 13:12
Is Open Source Software a subset of free software?
Awarded Dec 25, 2020 at 12:56
Is it ethical to release free, zero-cost software if it will destroy the competitive market?
Awarded Dec 25, 2020 at 7:32
Reusing test input files from GPLv2 project for automated testing
Awarded Dec 15, 2020 at 18:56
How to change the licence of Java project from GNU/ GPL to MIT / BSD / Apache
Awarded Dec 15, 2020 at 12:52
Is Firefox really open sourced?
Awarded Dec 4, 2020 at 19:22
Can I fork libstdc++ without disclaiming copyright for the modifications I make?
Awarded Nov 30, 2020 at 16:52
Open-source license (probably not FLOSS) that allows "use in a commercial context" but disallow "to sell the software or modified versions"?
Awarded Nov 24, 2020 at 2:11
Who will be the copyright owner of a new file in a forked repository on github?
Awarded Nov 19, 2020 at 3:17
Limiting rights through in-app EULA
Awarded Oct 30, 2020 at 21:41
Asserting copyright infringement against closed source software using GPL code
Awarded Oct 21, 2020 at 20:42
If I translate/port a repository from one programming language to another, do I need to use the license file (Github) from that original project?
Awarded Sep 28, 2020 at 21:25
Can a company circumvent the freedom of distribution on GPL software for its employees or service providers?
Awarded Sep 23, 2020 at 23:21
Can a non-GPL python program use GPL Python module?
Awarded Sep 22, 2020 at 5:35
Is the TeX typesetting system free and open source?
Awarded Sep 15, 2020 at 6:28
What license do I apply to my software if parts of its code is derived from MIT licensed open source software?
Awarded Sep 12, 2020 at 16:26
Can I make a personal exception to a license I grant?
Awarded Sep 7, 2020 at 22:51
License that allows contribution and distribution but no custom builds
Awarded Sep 7, 2020 at 11:42
Forbid distribution of the app licensed with GPL v3 in certain countries
Awarded Sep 3, 2020 at 10:33
GPL code behind a registration form
Awarded Aug 31, 2020 at 10:55
How to deal with unaddressed bug reports?
Awarded Aug 30, 2020 at 19:50
Must I share made modifications of a software which has a AGPL-3.0 license and is founded on github?
Awarded Aug 30, 2020 at 16:36
Can I share software under MIT license if it conditionally includes GPL code?
Awarded Aug 11, 2020 at 14:46
Question on Red Hat's monetization model for RHEL
Awarded Aug 11, 2020 at 10:17
Impact of a license on the Open Source Community
Awarded Aug 7, 2020 at 9:17
Clarifying "Share Alike" in CC licenses
Awarded Aug 3, 2020 at 20:46
In the GPL definition, if I host a service on public cloud, does it mean I 'distribute' my service to the cloud provider?
Awarded Aug 1, 2020 at 23:51
Is it possible to have open source software such that binaries can only be distributed by the official builder?
Awarded Jul 25, 2020 at 11:47
I made my own open source license. Is it any good? Is it legal?
Awarded Jul 20, 2020 at 1:15
Can the Linux kernel be released under GPLv3?
Awarded Jul 12, 2020 at 6:17
Licensing user-generated content
Awarded Jul 11, 2020 at 0:10
Is GitHub "releases" section safe from malicious code? To be specific, does the binary match the code in a restrictive way?
Awarded Jul 6, 2020 at 21:32
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