Intro to Computing - How Software Works
A company wants to use open source software internally but avoid releasing their own code. Which license should they avoid?
A company wants to use open source software internally but avoid releasing their own code. Which license should they avoid?
hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand copyleft licenses
GPL requires releasing source code if software is distributed or modified.Step 2: Identify licenses without strict release requirements
MIT, BSD, and Apache allow internal use without releasing own code.Final Answer:
GPL (General Public License) -> Option BQuick Check:
GPL requires code release, others don't = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Avoid GPL if you want to keep code private internally [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing permissive licenses with copyleft
- Assuming all open source require code release
- Ignoring internal use exceptions
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