MadHatter

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Is it wrong to demand features in open-source projects?

Feb 4, 2021

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Why does GPLv2 include a mailing address (51 Franklin Street) in the license notice?

Mar 7

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If someone else uploads my GPL'd code to Github without my permission, do they not put it at risk of being stolen by Microsoft?

Aug 5, 2019

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Can I ignore an open source license if I checkout a version that was released prior to the code having any license?

Dec 11, 2019

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Do I have to change license of fork if mainstream changes license?

May 26, 2020

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Can this file be included in a project that's going to be released under the GPL?

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Does LGPLv3 Tivoization apply to non "User Products"?

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Found a project with WTFPL, but I think it is a translation of another MIT-licensed project

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Can a company offering a dual-license AGPL/paid commercial product require commercial users to purchase a commercial license?

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Can I take BSD licensed code and distribute it under GPL?

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Can I open source software to convert data from a proprietary format?

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