Table of Contents
- 1 Can I sell software with Apache license?
- 2 Does Apache 2.0 license allow commercial use?
- 3 What is the most free software license?
- 4 What can I do with an Apache License?
- 5 Does GPL allow commercial use?
- 6 Is Apache License free?
- 7 Is Apache license Foss?
- 8 Do you have to distribute open source software under the same license?
- 9 Can I legally sell software with a GPL license?
- 10 Do open source licenses discriminate against fields of endeavor?
Can I sell software with Apache license?
Yes. You can sell any Apache licensed software/code.
Does Apache 2.0 license allow commercial use?
The Apache License 2.0 outlines what users are allowed to do with the licensed code. Under this license, users can: Use the code commercially: Companies can include the licensed code in proprietary software that they then sell to customers.
How do I get Apache 2.0 license?
You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
What is the most free software license?
the MIT License
As of 2015, the MIT License, a permissive license, is the most popular free software license, followed by GPLv2.
What can I do with an Apache License?
The Apache License is a permissive free software license written by the Apache Software Foundation (ASF). It allows users to use the software for any purpose, to distribute it, to modify it, and to distribute modified versions of the software under the terms of the license, without concern for royalties.
When should I use Apache License?
The Apache License. It works well for organizations or projects that are larger and managing more contributors, but don’t care about others commercializing the work. It also can help bring on board organizations that are more concerned about software patents or patent trolls.
Does GPL allow commercial use?
Software under the GPL may be run for all purposes, including commercial purposes and even as a tool for creating proprietary software, such as when using GPL-licensed compilers. Users or companies who distribute GPL-licensed works (e.g. software), may charge a fee for copies or give them free of charge.
Is Apache License free?
Who makes Apache software?
Apache Group
¶ The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, incorporated in Delaware, USA, in June of 1999. The ASF is a natural outgrowth of The Apache Group, which formed in 1995 to develop the Apache HTTP Server.
Is Apache license Foss?
The Apache License is a free and open source software (FOSS) licensing agreement from the Apache Software Foundation (ASF). A copy of the license must be redistributed along with any Apache software. External contributions to the software are released under the ASF terms unless explicitly specified otherwise.
Do you have to distribute open source software under the same license?
In particular, copyleft -style Open Source licenses require that, in at least some cases, when you distribute the software, you must do so under the same license you received it under. Can I restrict how people use an Open Source licensed program?
Is it legal to sell a modified version of a program?
You are allowed to sell copies of the modified program commercially, but only under the terms of the GNU GPL. Thus, for instance, you must make the source code available to the users of the program as described in the GPL, and they must be allowed to redistribute and modify it as described in the GPL.
Can I legally sell software with a GPL license?
With that said, dear TechRepublic reader, the short answer to your first question is: yes, you can legally sell software with a GPL license version 2 or 3 for whatever price you want to charge. The GNU project itself “encourages people who redistribute free software to charge as much as they wish or can…
Do open source licenses discriminate against fields of endeavor?
Open source licenses do not discriminate against fields of endeavor. Can I stop “evil people” from using my program? No. The Open Source Definition specifies that Open Source licenses may not discriminate against persons or groups. Giving everyone freedom means giving evil people freedom, too.
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