elastic·2yElasticsearch is open source, again
Elasticsearch and Kibana are now open source again with the addition of the AGPL license option. Elastic believes this move will reduce confusion and strengthen their open-source commitment. The decision comes three years after changing the license due to issues with AWS, which ultimately resolved market confusion and bolstered the AWS partnership. Existing licenses (ELv2 and SSPL) remain in place, providing more choices for users.
Lobsters·2yForgejo is now copyleft, just like Git
Forgejo has changed its license to a Copyleft license to align with its core values and facilitate the reuse of other copyleft software. This change aims to ensure legal compliance and grant more freedoms to users. Starting from version 9.0, Forgejo will be under the GPL v3+ license. The updates aim to guarantee the software remains free and independent, managed through a transparent governance process.
Dreams of Code·2yElasticSearch returning to open source is a big deal.
ElasticSearch has announced a return to open source, transitioning to the AGPL license. This move reverses their 2021 decision to adopt a dual license model due to concerns about AWS's business practices. The shift signals a potential end to the recent trend of companies moving away from open source and could indicate a market shift. Despite positive sentiments from open-source enthusiasts, the company's stock has dropped by 25% in after-hours trading.
Hacker News·2yGitButler is now Fair Source
GitButler has made its client source code publicly available on GitHub under the new Functional Source License, which features a non-compete clause and transitions to the MIT license after two years. This aligns with the new 'Fair Source' movement designed to balance openness with business protection, offering an alternative for companies traditionally opposed to open source.