Understanding open source and free software licensing

If you've held back from developing open source or free software projects because you don't understand the implications of the various licenses, you're not alone. Many developers believe in releasing their software freely, but have hesitated to do so because they're concerned abo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: St. Laurent, Andrew M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Beijing O'Reilly 2004
Edition:First edition
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:If you've held back from developing open source or free software projects because you don't understand the implications of the various licenses, you're not alone. Many developers believe in releasing their software freely, but have hesitated to do so because they're concerned about losing control over their software. Licensing issues are complicated, and both the facts and fallacies you hear word-of-mouth can add to the confusion. Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing helps you make sense of the different options available to you. This concise guide focuse
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record
Physical Description:231 p.
ISBN:9781306815949
1306815940
0596553951
0596803044
9780596803049