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Open Software License

NameOpen Software License
AuthorLawrence Rosen
Version3.0
Copyright2005, Lawrence Rosen
OSI ApprovedYes
Free SoftwareYes
GPL CompatibleNo
CopyleftYes

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The Open Software License (OSL) is a software license created by Lawrence Rosen. The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has certified it as an open source license, but the Debian project judged version 1.1 to be incompatible with the DFSG. The OSL is a copyleft license, with a termination clause triggered by filing a lawsuit alleging patent infringement.

Many people in the free software / open source community feel that software patents are harmful to software, and are particularly harmful to open source software. The OSL attempts to counteract that by creating a pool of software which a user can use if that user does not harm it by attacking it with a patent lawsuit.

Open Software License Video

what if it were legal, os x running on other PCs /Clones? This vid is my opinion on the Psystar Open Computer daring the Apple user license agreement to run OS X on non-apple hardware.
9.70 min. | 4.21 user rating		 Todd, from SoftwareMedia TV, explains how to buy licensing through the Microsoft Office Open Business Program. This video covers frequently asked questions such as how many licenses you will need, the different product options available and the benefits of buying a product with software assurance. For more info, see our Microsoft Licensing Guides at www.softwaremedia.com.
2.40 min. | 0 user rating		 www.tyroneshum.com Learn how this simple to use project management software helps you gain control over all your projects. I review ActiveCollab and give a guided tour through the backend. When I found ActiveCollab it was originally open source and was free up until Version 1.0. Then the team decided to charge a license fee starting at $199.00 which I believe is well worth the price. A lot of times I don't buy software or recommend it unless it either: -Saves time -Saves money -Easy to use ActiveCollab met all those criteria's and the amount of time and money it has saved me is thousands. Furthermore I thought I'd give you a guided tour of what the software looks like inside. That way you will actually see how simple and easy it is to use. To view video on blog, visit: www.tyroneshum.com
4.87 min. | 0 user rating		 From 'RevolutionOS, the Linux story', a documentairy about Linux and Open Source
1.92 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This screencast shows how to install Open Exhibits Core and insert a license key manually on a Mac
1.55 min. | 0 user rating
An web browser written entirely in Java under Lesser Gnu Public License (LGPL). This is an example of software that is extermely simple to implement using the iLabs mobile toolbox. Go a head try it! ilabsmobiletoolbox.dev.java.net, www.ilabs.no
2.58 min. | 0 user rating		 Software License Agreements - Video 1
9.90 min. | 0 user rating		 What is Free Software? Before we can understand what free software is, we need to establish what free software is NOT. The most familiar license with most people is the proprietary software model. Under most proprietary license agreements you prohibited from such uses as modification, further distribution (internally or externally), reverse engineering, or studying how the software works. Users who wish to improve or study the program do not have access to the source code, nor do they have the ability to change it. Violations of these terms often lead to fines, legal action, and punishment by law; including imprisonment. Shareware is software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc. Freeware is complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code. Free software, software libre or libre software is software that can be used, studied, and modified without restriction, and which can be copied and redistributed in modified or unmodified form either without restriction, or with minimal restrictions only to ensure that further recipients can redistribute the software or their modified versions
6.55 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Bill Hooker has never had an idea that couldn't be improved by sharing it with as many people as possible -- and doesn't believe that anyone else has, either. This is the root of his interest in the ways in which the internet can improve the practice of science. He is particularly interested in extending the "open" ethos of Open Source software and Open Access publishing to all aspects of science, from raw data to hypothesis testing by way of distributed, collaborative effort. To view the full video, please visit the Berglund Center Roundtable site at: bcis.pacificu.edu The Berglund Center for Internet Studies is a part of Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.
4.40 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Software License Agreements - Video 2
1.80 min. | 5.0 user rating

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Here's How Microsoft Can Save Itself Amidst Tanking PC Sales (MSFT) - San Francisco Chronicle Tweet this news
San Francisco Chronicle--All -software license- prices are -Open- Business or Select A, which is a standard discount level for a mid size company doing a one-time purchase. ... - Date : Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:51:26 GMT+00:00
Managing Open Source Licensing - Dr. Dobb's Tweet this news
Dr. Dobb's--The cost of managing -software license- obligations is analogous to managing defects in the development process. It is well understood that the earlier a ... - Date : Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:54:02 GMT+00:00
Is Android Open? - Wired News (blog) Tweet this news
Wired News (blog)--The Android OS is, in strictly legal terms, -open- source. Android is released under the Apache 2.0 -software license-, which allows anyone to use, ... - Date : Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:13:34 GMT+00:00



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