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Licensing is a major part of what open source and free software are all about, but it's still one of the most complicated areas of law. Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing explains your licensing options, how they compare and interoperate, and how license choices affect project possibilities. If you're an open source/free software developer, this book is an absolute necessity. [Full Description]

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Chapter 2: The MIT, BSD, Apache, and Academic Free Licenses (PDF)