> they may forbid using derivative works for commercial purposes
replyThe most widely used definitions of “open source” do not allow such a prohibition.
Yup, if we take OSI as defacto authority on open source definition
reply> 6. No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor
> The license must not restrict anyone from making use of the program in a specific field of endeavor. For example, it may not restrict the program from being used in a business, or from being used for genetic research.
> Unless you don't copy the license terms
replyYou edited your comment while I was replying, and merely copying the license does not cover many other possible restrictions.
replyI didn't edit anything.
replyI did choose the wrong word, though. Comply, not copy.
Well, if it's my memory at fault then I apologize. My memory of the comment I replied to didn't include the initial qualifying phrase with either word choice.
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replySo, by definition, you did edit it to change the typo.
reply>So, by definition, you did edit it to change the typo.
replytheir comment still says "copy". the comment you are replying to clarifies that they meant to type "comply", not copy.
since the wrong word is still there, 'by definition' they have not edited it.
Ahh, I misread it.
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