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GitLab is a good example of not actually opensource. They are open corse which is much worse than BSL. There are tons of features they don't allow you to use
by sontek 3y ago
GitLab is a good example of not actually opensource. They are open corse which is much worse than BSL. There are tons of features they don't allow you to use even if you self-host unless you purchase a license.
BSL lets you use all features and self-host as long as you aren't a reseller. It is the best model I've seen.
- mdaniel 3y agoI would enjoy seeing the specific features of the MIT codebase that they "don't allow" you to use
- sontek 3y agoAll the features they exclude from the MIT code base and only include in the The GitLab Enterprise Edition... https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/#compare-options https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/#compare-options There is a box for "Open Source - MIT License". You'll notice most of the features are not covered under it.
- mdaniel 3y ago> All the features they exclude from the MIT code base and only include in the The GitLab Enterprise Edition... > > I would enjoy seeing the specific features of the MIT codebase that they "don't allow" you to use I feel we are not on the same page. But, good luck with your BSL future
- sontek 3y agoWhat do you mean we aren't on the same page? These are two options when opensourcing things: - GitLab went with Open Core and kept most of their features closed source and not available to the community - Companies that choose BSL provide all their features to the community both from a source available standpoint AND a usage standpoint. In my opinion BSL is a MUCH better place to be in than the open core model.
- daniel_riel 3y agoI agree with you. If the choice is Open-Core vs Non OSI Approved License(tm) Open-Source, I definitely support the latter. The OSI needs to be honest and push "OSI Approved Licenses(tm)"... Instead they're like the Simpson's Old Man Yells at Cloud meme, trying to pretend their special interest group has a trademark on "open-source" https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/old-man-yells-at-cloud https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/old-man-yells-at-cloud Even though they admit that trademark was denied https://opensource.org/pressreleases/certified-open-source.php/ https://opensource.org/pressreleases/certified-open-source.p...