From 88cba21f7e9f1322589552505ed40532aa72adf5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: spwoodcock Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2024 11:42:26 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add info about bsd-2-clause license --- docs/dev-guide/repo-management/licensing.md | 10 ++++++++++ docs/dev-practices.md | 7 +++++++ 2 files changed, 17 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/dev-guide/repo-management/licensing.md b/docs/dev-guide/repo-management/licensing.md index 4acc57d..76ec084 100644 --- a/docs/dev-guide/repo-management/licensing.md +++ b/docs/dev-guide/repo-management/licensing.md @@ -31,6 +31,16 @@ website), and some older code using the BSD license or pubic domain. exploitation of open code, making any modifications open so the entire community can benefit. +> Originally HOT was using BSD-2-Clause, which is more permissive +> and not copyleft, meaning it is fully open but there is no protection +> from commercial exploitation. +> +> Tools using BSD-2-Clause: +> +> - Tasking Manager +> - Export Tool +> - Open Aerial Map + ## Other Content is CC-BY - Creative content, such as translations and designs are copyrighted diff --git a/docs/dev-practices.md b/docs/dev-practices.md index 112b52e..44107d6 100644 --- a/docs/dev-practices.md +++ b/docs/dev-practices.md @@ -17,6 +17,13 @@ software development practices. [AGPLv3](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html) unless otherwise specified. +> Note: some tools still use BSD-2-Clause: +> +> - Tasking Manager +> - Export Tool +> - Open Aerial Map +> [More details here](./dev-guide/repo-management/licensing.md) + ## Repo Management ### Branches