I'll get right to the point, then explain after... I'm looking to
release some PHP code as partially open-source. Basically a GPL-like
license for non-commercial use, and proprietary license for anyone else.
I'm wondering about people's experience with various licenses
(open-source or not). I'd be really glad to hear opinions and
experiences about any successes and failures.
As for my reasoning:
As I understand it (correct me if I'm wrong), the GPL leaves some holes
with regards to code used internally within a company (especially web
stuff) where GPL'd PHP code can be used and changed internally by that
company without returning changes even if the code is used in a
public-facing website - so long as they don't re-distribute the software.
I've read through a bunch of other licenses, but I'm no lawyer. So
rather than jumping blindly, I thought I'd seek out the opinions of
those who've been there. There's no substitute for the concrete
experience. :-)
I really like the idea of open-source software, so I would very much
like to release my code so that it can benefit the open-source
community, but make sure that commercial use is appropriately controlled
at the same time.
Please reply to the list only, no need to cc.
Cheers,
jon
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