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1. opensource.org › aboutAbout – Open Source Initiative

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   The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is a California public benefit corporation, with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status, founded in 1998. We are also actively involved in Open Source community-building, education, and public advocacy to promote awareness and the importance of non-proprietary software.

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     These are the current board members of the Open Source...

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2. opensource.orgOpen Source Initiative – The steward of the Open Source ...

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   The leading voice on the policies and principles of open source Protecting the Open Source ecosystem. We support institutions and individuals working together to create communities of practice in which the healthy open source ecosystem thrives.

3. opensource.org › liceLicenses – Open Source Initiative

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   Open source licenses are licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition – in brief, they allow software to be freely used, modified, and shared. To be approved by the Open Source Initiative (also known as the OSI) a license must go through the Open Source Initiative’s license review process.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Open_Source_InitiativeOpen Source Initiative - Wikipedia

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   The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is the steward of the Open Source Definition, the most widely used standard for open-source software. Founded in 1998, the Open Source Initiative coined the term open source in opposition to the free software movement .

5. opensource.com › article › 214 new open source licenses | Opensource.com

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   Feb 25, 2021 · As the steward of the Open Source Defintion, the Open Source Initiative has been designating licenses as "open source" for over 20 years. These licenses are the foundation of the open source software ecosystem, ensuring that everyone can use, improve, and share software.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Open-source_licenseOpen-source license - Wikipedia

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   [1] The two main categories of open-source licenses are permissive and copyleft. Both grant permission to change and distribute software. Typically, they require attribution and disclaim liability. Permissive licenses come from academia. Copyleft licenses come from the free software movement.

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   What is an open source license?

   • Open source licenses are licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition – in brief, they allow software to be freely used, modified, and shared. To be approved by the Open Source Initiative (also known as the OSI) a license must go through the Open Source Initiative’s license review process.

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   What is the Open Source Initiative approved license?

   • The Open Source Initiative Approved License trademark and program creates a nexus of trust around which developers, users, corporations and governments can organize open source cooperation.

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   What is the Open Source Initiative?

   • Open Source Initiative – The steward of the Open Source Definition, setting the foundation for the Open Source Software ecosystem. We’re driving a multi-stakeholder process to define an “Open Source AI”, with online discussions and in-person workshops. Join us!

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   What is the Open Source Initiative (OSI)?

   • The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is a California public benefit corporation, with 501 (c)3 tax-exempt status, founded in 1998. We are also actively involved in Open Source community-building, education, and public advocacy to promote awareness and the importance of non-proprietary software.

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   Can open-source software be redistributed?

   • Open-source software has an additional acceptance mechanism. Without permission from the copyright holder, the law prohibits redistribution. Therefore, courts treat redistribution as acceptance of the license terms. These can include attribution provisions or source code provisions for copyleft licenses.

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   What is open source software?

   • The Open Source Definition is the most widely accepted standard for open-source software. Providing access to the source code is not enough for software to be considered "open-source": it must also allow modification and redistribution under the same terms and all uses, including commercial use.

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8. news.apache.org › foundation › entryThe ASF Response to "Open Source Software Security: Areas of ...

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   Nov 30, 2023 · How should open source software security solutions be implemented from a technical and resourcing perspective? Potential areas of focus they sought input on to address these questions included: Secure open-source software foundations; Sustaining open source software communities and governance