Open Source – External Resources & Tools

General Information

What is Open Source?

Open Source Licenses

Overview of Standard/Popular Licenses

• z.umn.edu/stdOSS
• opensource.org/licenses

Generally Accepted Licenses

Open Source License Selection

Choosing an Appropriate License

License Differentiator – Interactive License Selection Tool

Tabular Comparison of License Terms

Software Licenses in Plain English

License Compatibility

• z.umn.edu/stdOSS  (scroll to bottom section)
• dwheeler.com/essays/floss-license-slide.pdf