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Update to AGPL-3.0 License #6

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Update to AGPL-3.0 License #6

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@glenn-jocher glenn-jocher commented May 31, 2024

πŸ› οΈ PR Summary

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🌟 Summary

Ultralytics' thop transitions from MIT to GNU AGPLv3 License.

πŸ“Š Key Changes

  • The license for thop has been updated from MIT to GNU Affero General Public License version 3 (AGPLv3).
  • The GNU AGPLv3 is a copyleft license that requires derived works to be open source under the same license when distributed.
  • The new license includes specific terms for network server software and the distribution of source code.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

  • Enhanced Reciprocity: By adopting GNU AGPLv3, Ultralytics ensures that enhancements to thop benefit the community, especially in networked applications. πŸ”„
  • Open Collaboration: Encourages modification and sharing, fostering a collaborative environment for developing thop. 🀝
  • Legal Clarity: Provides a comprehensive framework for the use, modification, and distribution of thop, reducing legal ambiguity for developers. πŸ“œ
  • Potential Limitation for Proprietary Use: Organizations preferring not to disclose source code when modifying and deploying thop in networked environments might find this license restrictive. 🚫

@glenn-jocher glenn-jocher changed the title Update LICENSE Update to AGPL-3.0 License May 31, 2024
@glenn-jocher glenn-jocher merged commit b861e44 into main May 31, 2024
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@glenn-jocher glenn-jocher deleted the glenn-jocher-patch-1 branch May 31, 2024 18:15
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