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

[Andrew Donnellan]

BTW the safest bet is usually the GPL. Also GPL compatiblity is a good
thing (e.g. revised BSD, GPL, LGPL, a few others.)

andrew

On 4/21/06, Andrew Donnellan <ajdlinux at gmail.com> wrote:
> The FSF has a quick summary of most Free Software licenses
> (http://fsf.org/licensing), but I don't know of any site that has what
> you're specifically asking for.
>
> andrew
>
> On 4/21/06, Avi Miller <avi.miller at squiz.net> wrote:
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > Hypothetically, if one were to be trying to decide which OSI Approved
> > Open Source licence one might hypothetically wish to apply to one's
> > product, where would one go to get a nice side-by-side comparison of the
> > various licences? It would be great if there was a site that had some
> > Australian legal ideas as well.
> >
> > Essentially, I'm trying to work out which licence would be the best fit
> > for a particular product, based on certain commercial requirements. I
> > know I can read each licence, but I Am Not A Lawyer and I'd hate to get
> > something wrong. :)
> >
> > Any tips/suggestions appreciated,
> > Avi
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