Choosing the right open source licence

There are many free and open source software licences, and while they all broadly attempt to facilitate the same things, they also have some differences. Some of the major differences can be grouped together into categories, and this talk acts as an introduction to these categories. Having attended this session, you should be able to understand which decisions you should take in order to select a licence for your code

Presenters 

• Rowan Wilson, Research Officer, OSS Watch

What will you learn or take away?

Delegates will take away an understanding of:

• the main categories of open source licences available
• the implications of choosing one for the future of your software

Relevant links / websites

• What kind of license should I choose?

• How can my institution use open source software to run more efficiently?