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What should be taken into account when licensing software that generate video?

For the context, I am involved in Manim Community which develop Manim (originally published by Grant Sanderson), a Python library for creating explanatory math videos. Users of the library write …

license-recommendation creative-commons cc-by public-domain

asked by osolmaz Score of 6 answered by MadHatter Score of 6

Can I provide my source code which uses Apache 2.0 library under CC0?

Is it possible to provide my source code under CC0 on a GitHub repository that satisfies the following properties? It uses Apache 2.0 library. There is no source code or binary of the library in the …

apache-2.0 cc0

asked by SKD Score of 4 answered by amon Score of 8

What notice should Bob give when he takes a web app under Apache2, changes UI and the database, then hosts it?

Question asked here, but without much attention; posting here. Please write a bit of detail steps on how to follow Apache2 requirements for a new beginner, (whose native language is not English,) …

copyright apache-2.0 open-source-definition

asked by user95432 Score of 3 answered by Philip Kendall Score of 2

Ideal way to 'fork' github project but keep it as a standalone repo and not a fork/proper licensing and attribution

So here’s the situation: I’m working on a project where I have very specific needs and tasks in mind: A tool I can schedule/automate to archive all/latest Twitch VODS, clips, including chat logs for …

gpl-3 github forking git

asked by cr08 Score of 2 answered by ruben2020 Score of 3

As author of AGPL / GPL project, do I need to keep previous versions, or only current one?

As author of AGPL / GPL project, do I need to keep previous versions, or only current one? For example I made and published 50 versions of the project (via git). Can I delete previous modifications …

licensing gpl source-code agpl

asked by user51616516516511 Score of 1 answered by MadHatter Score of 2

Greatest hits from previous weeks:

Is it socially acceptable to star your own repositories on GitHub?

While I’m searching for a new project to start contributing to, I often check the daily email I get from GitHub that lists the most popular repositories of the day and also the repositories starred by …

github etiquette

asked by r3bl Score of 43 answered by apsillers Score of 41

Why don’t unprivileged user accounts violate the GPLv3?

The GPLv3 says: Some devices are designed to deny users access to install or run modified versions of the software inside them, although the manufacturer can do so. This is fundamentally incompatible …

gpl-3

asked by jobukkit Score of 4 answered by MadHatter Score of 12

Choosing the most restrictive open-source license

I am working on a not open source project. As I truly respect the ideas behind the free software movement, I would like to also make my own works open source whenever possible. However, I am not the …

gpl-3 creative-commons proprietary-code restrictions license-creation

asked by Eerik Sven Puudist Score of 8

In 2018 if I use C++ Qt 5.10.0 to build a closed source application requires open source or commercial license?

I currently have a C# application that I want to convert over to Qt/C++ 5.10.0 but I am having an issue with QT licensing. This application is given away for free, but it has a service that the user …

licensing

asked by David Eaton Score of 15 answered by apsillers Score of 14

What is the difference between FOSS and FLOSS?

FOSS stands for “Free and Open Source Software”, whereas FLOSS stands for “Free/Libre/Open Source Software”. The use of libre denotes the idea that the software is “free as in free speech, not free …

terminology floss

asked by HDE 226868 Score of 38 answered by Zizouz212 Score of 25

How to explain to users that we do this in our spare time?

Success can be painful for a FLOSS project. We now have nearly a thousand active users and many more people are becoming active contributors to our backlog/issue tracker. Note that while we’re getting …

contributor collaboration

asked by RubberDuck Score of 47 answered by bmargulies Score of 48

How can I get users to read the docs/FAQ before asking new questions?

I created an open source user management system for PHP which is (admittedly) directed towards novice programmers. The idea is to help familiarize “Cowboys from Code Canyon” with the tools …

community documentation

asked by alexw Score of 36