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Restricted Source Licensing Is Here

Forrester IT

Open source has taken the enterprise by storm. Major software companies employ teams of full-time workers to write and contribute code to open source projects. What was once seen as risky code, developed in suburban basements, has taken on new life. Even end user companies such as Netflix, Lyft, Capital One, etc.,

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Software vendors dump open source, go for the cash grab

Computerworld Vertical IT

Essentially, all software is built using open source. By Synopsys' count, 96% of all codebases contain open-source software. Lately, though, there's been a very disturbing trend.

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Russia Weighs Replacing IBM, Microsoft With Open-Source Software

Data Center Knowledge

Duma is drafting a bill to restrict government agencies from buying licensed software, giving preference to open-source software. Read More.

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When Your Open Source Turns to the Dark Side

Information Week

Open-source software is more than a license. Below are three recent case studies of OSS being relicensed or going rogue, each providing a practical guide for vetting and using OSS.

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Elastic CEO reflects on Amazon spat, license switch, and the principles of open source

Venture Beast

Elastic cofounder and CEO Shay Banon discusses the Elasticsearch open source license switch, and what being "free and open" really means. Read More.

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AI development booms as open source startups fill the gap

Dataconomy

Runa Capital’s ROSS Index highlights the growing market for AI and open-source technologies, tracking the rapid expansion of this sector. These efforts showcase the diverse, evolving nature of AI and open-source ventures. It reflects an increasingly vibrant ecosystem fueled by technological advancements.

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John Deere scolded for its inability to comply with GPL software license

TechSpot

John Deere has been recently called out for its inability to properly handle open-source software according to the GPL license. Read Entire Article