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The '''Sun Community Source License''' ('''SCSL''') is a community source software licensing model designed by [[Sun Microsystems]] that covers the [[J2SE]] and [[J2EE]] software development kits. Sun introduced the SCSL in 1998 to maintain compatibility within the [[Java platform]] and make code available for commercial use.<ref>{{cite news | first=Mike | |
The '''Sun Community Source License''' ('''SCSL''') is a community source software licensing model designed by [[Sun Microsystems]] that covers the [[J2SE]] and [[J2EE]] software development kits. Sun introduced the SCSL in 1998 to maintain compatibility within the [[Java platform]] and make code available for commercial use.<ref>{{cite news |last=Loukides |first=Mike |date=1999-03-01 |title=Some Thoughts on the Sun Community Source License |url=http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/java/news/loukides_0399.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990508212734/http://java.oreilly.com/news/loukides_0399.html |archive-date=1999-05-08 |access-date=2010-04-07 |work=[[O'Reilly Media]]}}</ref> In 2004, Sun began to favor the simpler [[Java Research License]] for noncommercial use.<ref>{{cite news | first=Martin | last=LaMonica | title=Sun looks to sweeten Java | date=2005-03-16 | url =http://www.zdnetasia.com/sun-looks-to-sweeten-java-39221780.htm | work =ZD Net | access-date = 2010-04-07 }}</ref> |
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The SCSL includes elements similar to an [[open-source license]], but it has significant differences, such as a requirement that code is compatible with Java standards and commercial derivative works are subject to licensing fees. The SCSL is not considered a [[free software license]].<ref>[https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#SunCommunitySourceLicense Various Licenses and Comments about Them]</ref> |
The SCSL includes elements similar to an [[open-source license]], but it has significant differences, such as a requirement that code is compatible with Java standards and commercial derivative works are subject to licensing fees. The SCSL is not considered a [[free software license]].<ref>[https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#SunCommunitySourceLicense Various Licenses and Comments about Them]</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:30, 15 April 2024
| Author | Sun Microsystems |
|---|---|
| Published | 1998 |
| Debian FSG compatible | No |
| FSF approved | No[1] |
| OSI approved | No[2] |
| GPL compatible | No[1] |
| Copyleft | ? |
The Sun Community Source License (SCSL) is a community source software licensing model designed by Sun Microsystems that covers the J2SE and J2EE software development kits. Sun introduced the SCSL in 1998 to maintain compatibility within the Java platform and make code available for commercial use.[4] In 2004, Sun began to favor the simpler Java Research License for noncommercial use.[5]
The SCSL includes elements similar to an open-source license, but it has significant differences, such as a requirement that code is compatible with Java standards and commercial derivative works are subject to licensing fees. The SCSL is not considered a free software license.[6]
References
- ^ a b SunCommunitySourceLicense
- ^ http://www.oreilly.com/openbook/osfreesoft/book/ch05.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Copyfree Rejected Licenses
- ^ Loukides, Mike (1999-03-01). "Some Thoughts on the Sun Community Source License". O'Reilly Media. Archived from the original on 1999-05-08. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- ^ LaMonica, Martin (2005-03-16). "Sun looks to sweeten Java". ZD Net. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- ^ Various Licenses and Comments about Them