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• Unveiling the X Consortium License: Bridging Open Source Fairness and Legal Innovation

  Key historical moments include debates on Hacker News and discussions on Stack Overflow where early adopters highlighted the need for licenses that safeguard intellectual property while encouraging communal improvement. The creators of the X Consortium License combined deep legal expertise with technical experience to create a model that champions fairness, a response supported by communities like the Free... - Source: dev.to / 1 day ago

• Unveiling the WxWindows Library Licence: A Comprehensive Analysis of Open Source Fair Code Licensing

  This post provides a detailed exploration of the WxWindows Library Licence—a unique open source and fair code licensing model focused on protecting developers and balancing innovation with commercial use. We delve into its history, core concepts (including dual licensing and fair code mechanisms), practical applications, challenges, and future prospects. By integrating insights from industry-standard resources... - Source: dev.to / 1 day ago

• Unveiling SGI Free Software License B 2.0: A Comprehensive Exploration for Open Source and Fair Code Communities

  Community-Driven Initiatives: A number of open source projects, much like those discussed on platforms such as Hacker News and Stack Overflow, have reported improved developer retention and satisfaction thanks to the clear compensation and anti-exploitation measures. - Source: dev.to / 1 day ago

• Unveiling OpenMAMA License: A Comprehensive Exploration of Fair Code and Sustainable Open Source Ecosystems

  The OpenMAMA License was conceived at a time when the open source community demanded transparency and protection against corporate exploitation. Traditional licenses, while effective in many ways, often left developers with little control over commercial derivatives. Developers, driven by a need for equitable recognition and reward, began exploring ways to integrate fair compensation into licensing models.... - Source: dev.to / 1 day ago

• Unveiling OpenLDAP Public License 2.8: A Comprehensive Deep Dive into Fair Code Licensing

  The OpenLDAP Public License was born out of the need to safeguard free software contributions while addressing the exploitation frequently associated with overly permissive licenses. Over decades, legal experts and developers collaborated to create a framework that aligns with fair code principles. This historical evolution is documented in detail in the original article and by reputable sources like OSI Licenses... - Source: dev.to / 1 day ago

Medium mentions (2581)

• New research reveals the strongest solar event ever detected, in 12350 BC

  Holy shit, is this the squatting man? https://medium.com/@rajkumarrr/history-mystery-the-squatting-man-8b0314a161e. - Source: Hacker News / 5 days ago

• O(n) vs. O(n^2) Startups

  Most founders - especially vc backed founders - only care about whether the optics look good enough for an acquisition or an IPO. They could care less if it fails after that. YC backed companies are no exception https://medium.com/@kazeemibrahim18/the-post-ipo-performance-of-y-combinator-companies-a-mixed-bag-of-success-and-struggle-58e9a4006f01. - Source: Hacker News / 5 days ago

• Spaced Repetition Systems Have Gotten Way Better

  I wrote "Why Anki Doesn't Work for Me" (https://medium.com/@iandanforth/why-anki-doesnt-work-for-me-69ef1944943b) six years ago, which means it was before the new algorithm was implemented. While Anki likely still suffers from all the other issues I mentioned, this directly addresses my point (3). I'm going to have to give it another try and see if the other points are still too much friction, or if the... - Source: Hacker News / 1 day ago

• How to have the browser pick a contrasting color in CSS

  I remember doing something similar back in the day using YIQ value - https://medium.com/@gkobilansky/a-color-changing-take-on-the-sticky-menu-8096ddd533df. - Source: Hacker News / 2 days ago

• "We would be less confidential than Google" Proton threatens to quit Switzerland

  > Their CEO seems to like trump As far as I know this is a "rumour" that stems from him mentioning his approval over one of Trump's cabinet pick. Saying he likes Trump is a stretch. Someone dug deeper into this topic: https://medium.com/@ovenplayer/does-proton-really-support-trump-a-deeper-analysis-and-surprising-findings-aed4fee4305e TL;DR: probably not a Trump supporter. - Source: Hacker News / 3 days ago