6 ms·
I need to learn about this. Does shared source actually allow one to arbitrarily use the source? I thought the only distinction was that it didn't allow contr
by mchahn 8y ago
I need to learn about this. Does shared source actually allow one to arbitrarily use the source? I thought the only distinction was that it didn't allow contributions.
- Nemo_bis 8y agoYour problem is probably with distribution and distribution in modified form, i.e. freedoms 2 and 3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software#Definition_and_the_Four_Freedoms https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software#Definition_and_t... You don't need to distribute or license the software or process you use to produce the printer itself, I suppose. Help is available to choose a license which fits your needs. https://opensource.org/faq#which-license https://opensource.org/faq#which-license
- icebraining 8y agoAll open source licenses would allow competitors to build and sell their own clones, which is what mchahn doesn't want.