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Apache License 2.0
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Open-source license - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 8 facts
claimProprietary software frequently integrates open-source code released under the Apache, BSD, and MIT licenses.
claimThe Apache Software Foundation wrote the Apache License for the Apache HTTP Server, and Version 2, published in 2004, offers legal advantages over simple licenses and provides similar grants.
claimThe Apache License includes a section on patents with an explicit grant from contributors, whereas the BSD and MIT licenses offer only an implicit patent grant.
claimMultiple licenses, including the GPL and Apache License, have been revised to enhance compatibility.
claimThe Apache License version 2.0 was released in 2004, the GPL version 3 was released in 2007, the LGPL version 3 was released in 2007, and the AGPL version 3 was released in 2007.
claimNewer copyleft licenses and the 2004 Apache License offer explicit patent grants and limited protection from patent litigation.
claimElastic, an open-core developer, switched from the Apache license to the 'source-available' Server Side Public License.
claimThe Apache License contains a patent retaliation clause, also known as a patent suspension clause, which revokes patent grants if a licensee initiates patent infringement litigation on covered code, serving as a protection against patent trolling.
Open-source software - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 7 facts
measurementWithin one year of its release, Apache became the leading web server worldwide.
claimApache released its own software license, which caused discord within the greater FOSS community, though the project was ultimately successful.
claimThe name 'Apache' was chosen because the developers applied several patches to the NCSA HTTPd code base.
perspectiveSome members of the open source community consider Android a failure in its representation of open source software because Google and its partners downplayed the open source nature of the platform and utilized an Apache license that allowed forking, which resulted in a loss of opportunities for collaboration.
claimExamples of free-software and open-source licenses include the Apache licenses, BSD licenses, GNU General Public Licenses, GNU Lesser General Public License, MIT License, Eclipse Public License, and Mozilla Public License.
claimPermissive licenses allow recipients of software to implement the author's copyright rights without being required to use the same license for distribution, with examples including the BSD, MIT, and Apache licenses.
claimThe Apache license allows permitted members to directly access source code, which represents a marked difference from the approaches used by GNU and Linux.
Open Source Licenses: Definition, Types, and Comparison solutionshub.epam.com Feb 3, 2023 4 facts
referenceThe Apache License was released by the Apache Software Foundation (ASF).
claimKubeRocketCI is an open-source container-based delivery management platform that uses the Apache license.
claimUnder the Apache License, developers may keep materials as closed source, monetize them, or secure patents.
claimSoftware solutions protected by the Apache License include Kubernetes, PDF.js, and Swift.
What is Open Source Software? - HotWax Systems hotwaxsystems.com Aug 11, 2025 4 facts
claimPatent protection in Open Source Software varies by license, such as the Apache 2.0 license which includes it, while patent protection in Proprietary Software depends on vendor terms.
procedureThe process of publishing open source code involves releasing the initial version on platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Apache repositories, selecting a license such as Apache 2.0, GPL, or MIT, establishing project documentation, creating contribution guidelines, and opening the project to the public.
claimWell-known examples of open source software include Linux (operating systems), Apache and NGINX (web servers), PostgreSQL and MySQL (databases), Mozilla Firefox (web browser), Kubernetes and Docker (cloud-native platforms), Apache OFBiz (ERP framework), and Python, Rust, and Node.js (programming languages and runtimes).
claimOpen source software forms the backbone of global technology and innovation, including operating systems like Linux, programming languages like Python, web servers like Apache, database systems like PostgreSQL, platforms like Kubernetes, and AI frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
Open Source Licenses: Types and Comparison - Snyk snyk.io 3 facts
claimThe most popular permissive open source licenses are the Apache License, MIT License, BSD License, and the Unlicense.
claimThe Apache License requires license notifications and copyright notices on distributed code, but allows derivative works, larger projects, or modifications to carry different licensing terms and does not require the provision of source code, while also including a patent grant.
claimThe GPLv3 license addresses issues not covered in GPLv2, such as patents, and improves compatibility with other open source licenses like the Apache License v2, though GPLv2 and GPLv3 are not compatible with one another.
The Complete Guide to Open Source Licenses - FOSSA fossa.com 3 facts
claimThe Apache 2.0 license includes explicit patent protection, whereas simpler licenses like the MIT license do not.
claimDifferent programming communities have established licensing norms, such as JavaScript projects commonly using the MIT license and Java projects often using the Apache 2.0 license.
claimCommon open source license compliance requirements include attribution (preserving copyright notices and license text), source code provision (making source code available for copyleft licenses), change documentation (required by licenses like Apache 2.0), license propagation (distributing derivative works under compatible terms), and notices preservation (keeping specific files like NOTICE files).
What is Open Source Software (OSS)? - GitHub github.com Jul 29, 2024 3 facts
referenceThe GNU GPLv3 license requires future versions of the code to be released under the same license, is compatible with the Apache 2.0 license, specifically addresses patent rights, and does not require that source code be made available to the public.
referenceThe Apache 2.0 license is a permissive software license that allows users to use the code for any purpose, provided that they log any major changes made to the code.
claimLinux and Apache are examples of open source projects that have become major industry leaders.
What is OSS? - CircleCI circleci.com Jun 10, 2024 3 facts
claimCommon Open Source Software (OSS) licenses include GPL, MIT, BSD, AGLP-3.0, LGPL, and Apache.
claimThe Apache license allows users to use, modify, copy, and redistribute Open Source Software for commercial purposes, provided the user states that the software is under an Apache license.
referenceThe GPL and EUPL licenses are classified as copyleft and require source code viewing, while the AGPLv3 is also classified as copyleft and requires source code viewing. The M.I.T. and Apache licenses are classified as non-copyleft and do not require source code viewing, and the Mozilla Public License (MPL) is classified as quasi-copyleft and does not require source code viewing.
Understanding Open-source Licenses: Key factors to Consider leanix.net 3 facts
claimOpen-source licenses are categorized into different types, including permissive licenses like the MIT and Apache licenses, and copyleft licenses like the GPL.
claimThe Apache License is a permissive license that includes the terms of the MIT License and adds an express grant of patent rights from contributors to users, providing additional legal protection against patent claims.
claimOpen-source licenses are categorized into two main types: permissive licenses (such as MIT, Apache, and BSD) and copyleft licenses (such as GPL and LGPL).
What is Open Source? - Revenera revenera.com 2 facts
Free and open-source software - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe controversy surrounding the GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3) contributed to increased acceptance of permissive software licenses, such as the MIT and Apache licenses, particularly among commercial software developers.
Open source software best practices and supply chain risk ... - GOV.UK gov.uk Mar 3, 2025 1 fact
measurementThe Apache License is the most popular open source software license, utilized by 30% of all open source projects.
The Impact of Open Source on Digital Innovation linkedin.com 1 fact
claimThe OpenAI models gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b are released under an Apache 2.0 license, which permits free commercial use without restrictions.
Archetypes of open-source business models | Electronic Markets link.springer.com Jun 14, 2022 1 fact
claimThe Apache Foundation provides common infrastructure and guidelines for its projects, including communication channels like mailing lists and forums, the permissive Apache license, and boundary resources for development and application.
Patterns in the Transition From Founder-Leadership to Community ... arxiv.org Feb 5, 2026 1 fact
claimDrost-Fromm and Tompkins (2021) argue that human and community aspects are central to sustaining Open Source Software (OSS) projects, using the Apache Way as a case study.
Open Project Rules - OASIS Open oasis-open.org 1 fact
procedureWhen requesting the creation of an OASIS Project Repository, the PGB must select an Applicable License from the following list of Implementer-Class Licenses: Apache License v2.0, Eclipse Public License v1.0, Eclipse Public License 2.0, BSD-3-Clause License, CC-0, CC-BY 2.0, CC-BY 4.0, or the MIT License.
What is Open Source: Understanding Its Impact on Technology and ... algocademy.com 1 fact
referenceThe Apache License 2.0 allows users to use software freely, subject to certain conditions regarding redistribution.
What Is Open Source Software Licensing? - Coursera coursera.org Dec 9, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe Apache License is a permissive license that allows users to reuse source code, provided they credit the original source and provide a detailed list of any modifications made.
Governance in Practice: How Open Source Projects Define ... - arXiv arxiv.org 5 days ago 1 fact
claimThe researchers sampled open source projects using the following licenses: MIT, GPL-2.0, GPL-3.0, Apache-2.0, BSD-2-Clause, BSD-3-Clause, MPL-2.0, LGPL, EPL-2.0, CC0-1.0, and AGPL-3.0.
Open-source hardware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia smoothieware.github.io Apr 15, 2016 1 fact
claimThe Solderpad License is a version of the Apache License version 2.0 that was amended by lawyer Andrew Katz to make it more appropriate for hardware use.
Open Source Licensing Explained: A Comprehensive Guide - TuxCare tuxcare.com Oct 21, 2024 1 fact
claimPermissive licenses like MIT or Apache are often preferred in enterprise environments where proprietary solutions are developed alongside open source components.
bureado/awesome-software-supply-chain-security - GitHub github.com 1 fact
referenceArcadeDB is an open-source (Apache 2.0) multi-model graph database used for supply chain traceability, supporting multi-tier provenance tracking via native graph traversal, supplier relationship graphs, and real-time anomaly detection across complex supply networks.
Open Hardware licenses curriculum.openhardware.space 1 fact
claimThe TAPR OHL license is similar to the GNU GPL license, and the Solderpad license is similar to the Apache license.
What is Open Source Software (OSS)? - Harness harness.io Dec 17, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe key principles of Open Source Software include free redistribution (ensuring broad access without legal or financial barriers), source code access (allowing users to understand, modify, and enhance software), permission for derived works (fostering continuous improvement), and license compliance (adhering to licenses like GPL, MIT, and Apache to ensure software remains open).