[Linux-aus] Re: [Osia-discuss] Chosing an Open Source licence

[David Kempe <dave@solutionsfirst.com.au>]

Avi Miller wrote:
 > Yeesh. So how should someone chose a licence? Is there any Open Source
> (OSI approved, yadda, yadda) licence that makes legal sense in 
> Australia? Without spending lots and lots on money paying for Brendan's 
> time, how does any commercial entity decide which licence makes the most 
> sense for their business needs?

Pay for Brendan's time :)
no seriously he's worth it :)


> Perhaps this is something OSIA could look into: Creating a "How To 
> Choose an Open Source Licence in Australia" document.

maybe, but purpose analysis is very specific. It would probably be too 
hard to resolve different member's purposes from each other.

thanks

dave