🛑Stop! Before You Write Another Script, Read This License Guide
Channel: AUTOHOTKEY Gurus
Date: 19/05/2022

Have you thought about the type of license you have for your script?   The MIT license is very commonly used however do you realize what it is?
We discuss the new GPL licencse, MIT license and what they mean for you

What license should YOU use for YOUR scripts?
TLDR: Choosing the right license for your open source project is important to ensure freedom of use and protect the source code.

1. 00:00 🤔 Understanding licensing can be tricky, but we broke it down for you!
 1.1 We discussed the two main types of licensing and how to understand them.

2. 00:31 🤔 Choosing a license for your project can be tricky, but the GPL library license is a popular choice that allows freedom of use while protecting the source code.
 2.1 There are many licensing options available, with the GPL library license being the most common, allowing freedom of use but restricting certain access to the source code.

3. 02:14 🤑 Big companies are profiting off of closed-source open source code.
 3.1 Big companies take open source code, close it off, and make millions of dollars without the community being able to learn from it.

4. 03:32 💻 When selling software, you must provide or link to the source code.
 4.1 You can sell software, but when distributing it you must provide or link to the source code.

5. 04:35 🤔 Understand the license before modifying and using open source projects, and give credit where due.
 5.1 You can modify and close source projects, but you should understand the license and credit the author if required.

6. 06:23 🚨 Be aware that the MIT license allows people to do almost anything with your project, including closed source versions.
 6.1 The MIT license allows people to do almost anything with your project, including making and distributing closed source versions, which can be dangerous if not understood.

7. 07:58 🔒 Choosing an MIT license allows for quick protection of open source projects, while GPL3 prevents closed source versions.
 7.1 Choosing an MIT license allows for quick and simple protection of open source projects, while GPL3 prevents closed source versions from being distributed.

8. 09:15 🔒 When using someone else's code, make sure to keep the source open and credit the author, and use a boilerplate license for extra protection.
 8.1 When distributing modified code, keep the source code open and credit the original author.
 8.2 He decided that the bar chart was for personal use only and could not be used in commercial products or for reselling.
 8.3 It is better to use a boilerplate license developed by lawyers than to create your own, as it covers more bases and protects you from potential legal issues.

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