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

[David Kempe]

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