The Impact of Leveraging Open Source

This course examines the rights and limitations involved in using, modifying, and redistributing open source software in professional settings. It compares popular licenses and considers how organizations can plan their use of open source and license their own work.

Syllabus

Introduction
Why does this matter
Definitions
What is Open Source
Open Source License Criteria
Free Redistribution
Free Software
Source Code
Obfuscation
Derived Works
Modifying
Service
Noninterference
NonDiscrimination
The Challenge
Commercial Software
Red Hat
Consulting Services
Selling Open Source
Open Source Licenses
MIT License
Attribution
Allcaps
Warranty
BSD
Copyright vs Patent
Patent Litigation
Apache License
Free is in Freedom
Its the Most Restrictive
Its the Hardest to Use
The Four Licenses
GPL Concerns
GPL Compatibility
Contributions
Surprise Liability
GPL Risk
No License
What happens if it dies
What is your longterm strategy
Im not telling you not to use this
Teamwork
Create a simple list
Give people tools and communication
Everyone on your team has buyin
Have a plan
Invest in that
Take the time
Contact Jeff