• spauldo@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    A license that has restrictions like that doesn't meet the criteria to call itself "open source."

    • uralsolo
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      1 year ago

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      • spauldo@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        You're free to use whatever license you want for software you write.

        The term "open source" has an actual definition, just like the term "free software" does. Both definitions say you can't restrict who can use the software or what they can use it for.

    • dubba@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Free/libre software is not the same as open source, but I agree that it is difficult to enforce prohibitions with source available.

      • spauldo@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        No, I mean that item number 6 of the Open Source Definition specifically states you cannot restrict the use of the software for any particular field or endeavor. That includes use in military applications.

        If you have restrictions like that in your license, it's not open source.

    • raven [he/him]
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      1 year ago

      Broke: "corporations are people"

      Woke: "Militaries are people"