This course discusses open source license types and their major characteristics, which can help you make informed decisions when choosing the most appropriate open source license for each situation. It also covers topics like designing effective license compliance programs, evaluating license compliance tools, and open source audits and M&A activities.
This course is designed primarily primarily for leadership and legal audiences.
The key to a successful open technology project is to ensure a neutral playing field for all developers, technologists, and companies to collectively contribute to project evolution and growth. The Linux Foundation was built on the idea of the democratization of code and scaling adoption, for all projects equally. Expert legal and governance support programs ensure everyone is on the same playing field.