Speaker
Description
In today’s rapidly evolving software landscape, open source software has become the backbone of innovation, collaboration, and technological growth. From the smallest startups to the largest tech giants, open source projects power everything from operating systems to web servers and beyond. But while open source development offers the promise of community-driven progress, it also raises critical questions about intellectual property, usage rights, and legal responsibilities.
At the heart of open source is a crucial mechanism that makes this collaborative development possible: open source licensing. These licenses are not merely legal jargon—they shape how software is shared, modified, and distributed. For developers and contributors alike, understanding the basics of open source licensing is essential for making informed decisions about how their work is used and ensuring compliance with licensing terms in the software they rely on.
This introduction sets the stage for the discussion on open source licensing by emphasizing its importance in the open-source ecosystem and framing the objectives of the talk.
| Category | Project organization and Governance |
|---|---|
| Talk Description | In this session, we will explore the different types of open source licenses, their significance, and how to choose the right license for your project. Whether you’re building your first open source application or contributing to a large community, a solid grasp of open source licensing is crucial to protecting your work while fostering innovation and collaboration. |
| Author(s) Bio | Muhd Syazwan Md Khusaini (Syazwan) is experienced Linux System Engineer for over 10 years also an enthusiast & advocates in Open Source technology and movements. He's mainly active in local especially with Ubuntu Malaysia LoCo Team, now taking role as Technical Consultant and Engineer at Data Prodigy. |
| Pronouns | me |
| Twitter and/or Mastodon Handle | jipangmenjerit |
| Where are you located? | Malaysia |
| Do you need travel sponsorship from GNOME Foundation in order to join our event? | Yes |
