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23 Questions

Should I include license text in a single file or all source files?

Should I include a copyright line in every file?

What's the difference between Copyright and Licensing?

Does being open sourced mean others can use my logo?

Does the open/free content movement lower the barriers of entry for non-qualified people?

Does a host application's license apply to plug-ins written for it?

When should I consider creating a private fork of a suitably licensed project for commercial use?

How can I find usage statistics for an open source project?

What license must I use on a commercial version of an open source project?

Is any problem domain off-limits to open source development?

Should my project provide precompiled binaries?

Does an employee have the right to use a CTA?

Is an official standard necessarily an open standard?

Can the ability to fork override the copyright owner's desires?

Does a seeming lack of strong protection for IP discourage innovation?

Does sharing a file format make two programs either a combined or derived work?

What prevents the community converging on a small set of licenses?

What happens when a corporate sponsor goes bust?

Dual license or relicense when the new license is more permissive?

Does a file format constitute an API?

Are there consequences of publishing software under a free or open source license?

How does the DMCA affect me as a FLOSS developer? [closed]

Are there any open source Software as a Service projects?