Knowledge Tree
Relations (1)
related 2.58 — strongly supporting 5 facts
The relationship between source code and derivative works is defined by licensing requirements, where the Open Source Definition mandates that licenses must permit the creation of derivative works while ensuring access to the original source code [1], [2]. Furthermore, copyleft licenses specifically link these concepts by requiring that derivative works be distributed alongside their corresponding source code [3], [4].
Facts (5)
Sources
The Open Source Definition (Annotated) opensource.org 2 facts
claimThe Open Source Definition establishes that open source software is defined by more than just access to source code; its distribution terms must comply with specific criteria regarding redistribution, source code access, derived works, and integrity.
claimThe Open Source Definition requires that licenses explicitly permit the distribution of software built from modified source code, though they may require derived works to carry a different name or version number than the original software.
Open-source license - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
claimCopyleft licenses require that derivative works include source code under a similar license, whereas permissive licenses do not, allowing the code to be used within proprietary software.
claimCopyleft licenses require derivative works to be distributed with the source code and under a similar license.
The Complete Guide to Open Source Licenses - FOSSA fossa.com 1 fact
referenceThe Open Source Definition, maintained by the Open Source Initiative, requires that a license must allow free redistribution, ensure source code availability, permit the creation of derivative works, maintain the integrity of the author's source code, prohibit discrimination against persons or groups, prohibit discrimination against fields of endeavor, require distribution of the license, not be specific to a product, not restrict other software, and be technology-neutral.