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According to the JSHint website it is "an open-source project that is supported and maintained by the JavaScript developer community.". However, the license st
by warp 16y ago
According to the JSHint website it is "an open-source project that is supported and maintained by the JavaScript developer community.".
However, the license still contains the following clause:
"The Software shall be used for Good, not Evil."
So it is not using an OSI approved license, and a such I would not consider it open source. That clause adds a restriction on how you can use the software, and a very vague restriction too. Be wary if you intend to include this in an existing project.
- simanyay 16y agoSince it is a fork, we can't just change the original license. If there is somebody who is willing to explain if I legally can change the original license, I would be happy to do it. We consulted a couple of people and all of them suggested to keep the original in place. :(
- samstokes 16y agoI bet IP lawyers everywhere are rubbing their hands in glee at the prospect of enforcing that license.
- Erwin 16y agoApparently this license was so perplexing for IBM laywers, that Douglas had to make a special exemption: "I give permission for IBM, its customers, partners, and minions, to use JSLint for evil." Previously posted on HN source: http://wonko.com/post/jsmin-isnt-welcome-on-google-code http://wonko.com/post/jsmin-isnt-welcome-on-google-code