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A company wants to use open source software but avoid legal risks from modifying and redistributing it. What should they do?

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Intro to Computing - How Software Works
A company wants to use open source software but avoid legal risks from modifying and redistributing it. What should they do?
AUse software with a permissive license and keep track of changes
BUse any open source software without restrictions
COnly use commercial software to avoid risks
DModify software without checking the license
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify risk factors in open source use

    Modifying and redistributing open source software can have legal risks if license terms are not followed.

  2. Step 2: Choose best practice to reduce risks

    Using permissive licenses (like MIT or Apache) allows modification with fewer restrictions, and tracking changes helps compliance.

  3. Final Answer:

    Use software with a permissive license and keep track of changes -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Permissive license + tracking = lower legal risk [OK]
Quick Trick: Pick permissive licenses and document changes [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming all open source licenses are the same
  • Ignoring license terms when modifying software
  • Believing commercial software is always safer

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