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Is it legal to remove a dependency with a copyleft license from a proprietary project?
Awarded Nov 18, 2020 at 8:33
If you distribute GPL-code as non-GPL, can the receiver redistribute it as GPL?
Awarded Nov 17, 2020 at 16:47
Can someone re-license my BSD-3-licensed project under the MIT license, remove my copyright notices, and list me as a "collaborator" without consent
Awarded Nov 11, 2020 at 18:12
Since some software is open source, can you add a feature you created and use it for your own personal use?
Awarded Nov 8, 2020 at 7:41
Why did Google make Chromium Open Source?
Awarded Oct 31, 2020 at 21:18
What is derivative work? What is "build upon"?
Awarded Oct 29, 2020 at 15:51
Relicensing from GPL v2 to LGPL v2 - What if I can't contact all contributors?
Awarded Oct 29, 2020 at 14:47
Patent rights: BSD-3-Clause-Clear vs BSD-3-Clause
Awarded Oct 18, 2020 at 17:03
Can I publish a GPL source I'm being paid for to develop?
Awarded Oct 17, 2020 at 16:07
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 Oct 17, 2020 at 8:41
License as permissive as WTFPL but including a warranty disclaimer
Awarded Oct 7, 2020 at 12:04
Can I use a Apache v2 licensed driver for a commercial project without revealing sources of the project?
Awarded Oct 4, 2020 at 0:51
Understanding 4th point (restriction to distribute modified source-code) of Open Source definition
Awarded Oct 3, 2020 at 17:57
Is the TeX typesetting system free and open source?
Awarded Sep 15, 2020 at 11:33
Can I make a personal exception to a license I grant?
Awarded Sep 4, 2020 at 22:18
Forbid distribution of the app licensed with GPL v3 in certain countries
Awarded Sep 3, 2020 at 12:21
GPL code behind a registration form
Awarded Aug 29, 2020 at 18:42
What is the standard practice when the developer does not want third party redistribution of a certain free and open source software?
Awarded Aug 14, 2020 at 18:03
Can I share software under MIT license if it conditionally includes GPL code?
Awarded Aug 13, 2020 at 8:07
Can any Firefox add-on be free software now that add-on signing is required?
Awarded Aug 10, 2020 at 23:57
Is my software still "free" if I charge for its commercial use and not for non-commercial use?
Awarded Aug 8, 2020 at 12:16
Why is the Reciprocal Public License OSI-approved but not FSF-approved?
Awarded Aug 4, 2020 at 4:47
Should I publish everything running on Linux under GPL?
Awarded Aug 3, 2020 at 19:37
What if anything is wrong with the Apache License 2.0?
Awarded Aug 1, 2020 at 23:42
How to use MIT license in a project?
Awarded Aug 1, 2020 at 5:32
Is Apple allowed to distribute GPLv3-licensed software through its iOS App Store?
Awarded Jul 21, 2020 at 12:05
Is it legal to bundle Oracles JRE with an open source program?
Awarded Jul 20, 2020 at 6:21
Can there be a copyright on negative code?
Awarded Jul 19, 2020 at 16:25
Why is the definition of "System Libraries" in GPLv3 phrased the way it is?
Awarded Jul 13, 2020 at 13:43
What license can I use for source code in an (e)book, that does not restrict binary distribution?
Awarded Jul 13, 2020 at 10:09
Is the output of an open source program licensed the same?
Awarded Jul 10, 2020 at 21:40
Is Geogebra's "non-commercial only GPL3" license valid?
Awarded Jul 10, 2020 at 14:33
What are the benefits of having a benevolent dictator for life (BDFL) on OSS?
Awarded Jul 8, 2020 at 21:40
How to properly assemble NOTICE file for new software under Apache License 2.0
Awarded Jul 8, 2020 at 14:30
Is GitHub "releases" section safe from malicious code? To be specific, does the binary match the code in a restrictive way?
Awarded Jul 7, 2020 at 6:31
Can I get paid to make code that includes GPLv2 libraries?
Awarded Jul 6, 2020 at 21:40
Does "open source" always mean "open access"?
Awarded Jul 6, 2020 at 17:56
When to list contributors
Awarded Jun 27, 2020 at 0:46
Someone open-sourced an un-open-source project
Awarded Jun 25, 2020 at 21:58
Why do almost all open source licenses require attribution?
Awarded Jun 25, 2020 at 8:18
What is the correct term for software whose source code is available only to read?
Awarded Jun 25, 2020 at 5:48
Difference between MongoDB SSPL and GNU AGPL
Awarded Jun 15, 2020 at 17:15
Is it legal to Bundle OpenJDK + HotSpot with a closed source application?
Awarded Jun 14, 2020 at 15:27
If someone purchases a MIT license for code that is otherwise GPLv3, may they redistribute it? May they upload it on Github?
Awarded Jun 13, 2020 at 15:25
Who owns contributed code?
Awarded Jun 2, 2020 at 12:06
Why is there no public domain licensing in Europe?
Awarded May 28, 2020 at 8:30
Do I have to change license of fork if mainstream changes license?
Awarded May 27, 2020 at 8:17
How to mark a copied Apache v2 piece of code?
Awarded May 27, 2020 at 1:42
Is "open software" the same as "open source" software?
Awarded May 26, 2020 at 14:51
Why would anyone contribute to Android?
Awarded May 20, 2020 at 20:56
Can I license my project with an open-source license but disallow commercial use?
Awarded May 19, 2020 at 11:58
Why is the Non-Profit Open Software License (NPOSL) OSI-approved?
Awarded May 19, 2020 at 11:35
I was told by a vendor who licenses their paid software under GPL v2 that I cannot include the software inside my framework. How so?
Awarded May 18, 2020 at 18:34
Does "the GPL doesn't cover the output of a program" also apply if the output is source code?
Awarded May 15, 2020 at 9:10
Contributing as a company
Awarded May 14, 2020 at 9:47
How do I become a regular contributor to GitHub FOSS projects?
Awarded May 12, 2020 at 5:20
Asking for a more permissive license
Awarded May 5, 2020 at 19:33
How to license website hosted on GitHub?
Awarded Apr 29, 2020 at 22:16
Do the CC licenses prevent insults?
Awarded Apr 24, 2020 at 20:01
Can I demand the source of a closed source application if I discover it links with a GPL library?
Awarded Apr 24, 2020 at 6:52
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