Abstract
In this chapter, the authors present a novel perspective by using the Creative Commons (CC) licensing model to compare 10 commonly used OSS licenses. The authors also propose a license compatibility table to show that whether it is possible to combine OSS with CC-licensed open content in a creative work. By using the CC licensing concept to interpret OSS licenses, the authors hope that users can get a deeper understanding on the ideas and issues behind many of the OSS licenses. In addition, the authors hope that by means of this table, users can make a better decision on the license selection while combining open source with CC-licensed works.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of Research on Open Source Software |
Subtitle of host publication | Technological, Economic, and Social Perspectives |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 382-393 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781591409991 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |