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ADTmag: Open-Source Licenses

[ Thanks to Jason
Greenwood
for this link. ]

“You just found some great open-source software that is exactly
what you need. But where can you use the software? Can it be part
of your own home-grown application? Can it be a part of the
software you intend to distribute freely? Can it be part of an
application you intend to make money from? An even better question:
Are you legally permitted to do any of the above?

“At this point, I have to provide the appropriate warning and
disclaimer. My comments are my own interpretation of a particular
open-source license agreement. For precise interpretations, see
your lawyer. My goal is to make you aware of some of the contents
of one such license and get you to read it for yourself…”

Complete
Story

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