[License-review] Setup Tooling License 1.3

Josh Berkus josh at berkus.org
Wed May 22 20:17:43 UTC 2024


Eddi-Jay:

> As it is derived from the MIT license it is very similar to that,
> the difference made is a restriction to use or better said no use in 
> closed-source software.

What you want to do is the normal domain of what's called "Copyleft 
licenses" such as the GPL.  Why not just use one of these licenses? 
There's a real advantage in using a popular, well-known license if you 
want folks to adopt your software.

-- 
Josh Berkus




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