Learn about several recent FOSSA product updates, including container scanning and CycloneDX report improvements.
Introducing FOSSA Package Labels - a powerful way to annotate packages with contextual metadata, enabling more efficient and insightful reporting and filtering.
FOSSA introduces a new business tier tailored for smaller teams, offering flexible pricing and comprehensive features for SBOM, vulnerability management, and license compliance.
Explore the significant licensing stories of fall 2024, including Elastics return to open source, the new fair source licensing model, and the PearAI controversy.
An in-depth look at snippet scanning tools, their methodologies, and their impact on open source license compliance.
Explore FOSSA Quality's tools for assessing and improving the health of your software's open source components.
Learn how FOSSA’s auto-ignore rules streamline license compliance and vulnerability remediation by minimizing redundant alerts.
Explore the intricacies of source-available software licenses, contrasting them with open-source and proprietary licenses.
Discussion on tailoring open source license compliance policies for different deployment models, including strategies for SaaS, mobile apps, and embedded systems.
A discussion on open source usage and software composition analysis tools to manage OSS license compliance and security risks.
An exploration of open source license compliance in the container ecosystem, discussing key components and compliance strategies.
Explore trends, predictions, and observations on mission-critical open source management, including SBOM data usage, license compliance automation, and more.
Discover how Applause, led by CTO Rob Mason, leverages FOSSA to optimize open source management, reducing burdens on developers.
Explore the GPL v3's 'User Product' clause and strategies for compliance, addressing challenges faced by manufacturers while protecting user freedom.
An overview of the Securing Open Source Software Act, its implications for federal agencies, and potential effects on the private sector.
A detailed exploration into the evolution and current trends of compliance tools for open source software licenses, with insights from Heather Meeker.
An insightful interview with Amanda Weare, Collibra's VP and Deputy General Counsel, discussing their approach to open source license compliance.
Introducing FOSSA Risk Intelligence, a private beta add-on to enhance software supply chain security by addressing risks like stale packages, abandonware, and more.
An overview of the SIL Open Font License (OFL), its versions, and provisions for font software use, modification, and redistribution.
Explore the importance and elements of building a successful open source license compliance program, as discussed by Jim Markwith, a technology and transactions attorney.
Exploration of Software Freedom Conservancy's lawsuit against Vizio and its potential impact on open source license enforcement.
A thorough examination of the Boost Software License, showcasing its similarities to and differences from other permissive licenses.
The CDDL — short for Common Development and Distribution License — is a weak copyleft open source software license initially published by Sun Microsystems.
An exploration of the AGPL's implications, how it compares to the GPL family, and its inception.
The developer behind 'colors.js' and 'faker.js' sabotages his own npm libraries, causing widespread disruption.
Highlights from a webinar with open source licensing expert Heather Meeker discussing AGPL, Truth Social's compliance issues, and Google's AGPL policy.
FOSSA has partnered with OpenChain to support organizations in achieving OpenChain Conformance, promoting compliance with OSS licensing requirements.
Exploring the significance of understanding software dependencies, licenses, and the unusual case of bouk/monkey's license.
Explore best practices for OSS management in the automotive industry to reduce license compliance, security, and quality risks.
Explore the intricacies of the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL), its history, requirements, and its impact on the open-source software community.
An exploration of the Stockfish lawsuit against ChessBase, testing the GPL v3 license regarding derivative works and license termination.
Explore the impact of copyleft licenses on venture capital investments, including insights from IP lawyer Kate Downing and the NVCA Stock Purchase Agreement Model Form.
An exploration of permissive open source licenses, their history, and their role in the software community.
An exploration of copyleft licenses, their history, differences from permissive licenses, and their role in the open source community.
Explore the history, requirements, and key differences of the ISC License in open source software.
An in-depth look at the Mozilla Public License 2.0, its requirements, comparisons with other licenses, and its use cases.
An overview of the BSD 3-Clause License, its history, requirements, and how it compares to other permissive licenses.
FOSSA staff engineer Konstantin Gredeskoul and Oxide Computer Company's co-founder Bryan Cantrill discuss the development and impact of open source software in an informative and entertaining podcast.
Explore the components and staffing necessary for establishing a successful Open Source Program Office to manage and strategize open source software use.
An informative guide on the GNU General Public License Version 2.0, highlighting its terms, conditions, and how it contrasts with other open source licenses.
Guidance on choosing the right open source software license compliance tool, covering aspects such as scanning, automation, integration, issue management, and reporting.
An analysis of the 2021 State of Open Source Vulnerabilities report, highlighting frequent targets like Java and JavaScript, common issues such as poor input validation, and vulnerable libraries.
An exploration of the Apache License 2.0, outlining its terms, use cases, and how it compares to other permissive licenses.
Explore how to effectively apply a license to your open source software project, addressing common challenges and scenarios.
Exploring the MIT License, a popular open source software license, its permissions, restrictions, and comparisons to other licenses.
Key insights from the OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020 standard, focusing on requirements for license compliance programs and how to achieve OpenChain Conformance.
Discover key security insights from the 2020 FOSS Contributor Survey and explore actionable recommendations for open source project owners.
Exploring the future of Software Composition Analysis (SCA) with key insights into automation, governance, and developer integration.
Explore strategies for maximizing open source software benefits while ensuring compliance and security.
Explore how UiPath reduces open source risk through collaboration between engineering, compliance, and security teams.
Discover how Zendesk's legal team improved open source compliance with the help of FOSSA, optimizing workflows and reducing time spent on compliance processes.
This post guides you on how to choose the right open source license for your project, ensuring your software is protected and shared as you wish.
Heather Meeker shares insights on open source software licensing and the role of automation in managing license notices.
Discussing the importance of open source license notices and how automation can help address compliance challenges.
FOSSA announces a new funding round of $23.2M to accelerate the development of open source inventory solutions.
FOSSA announces $23.2 million in Series B funding and launches new security management capabilities, affirming its leadership in the software composition analysis market.
Open source non-compliance can impact company transactions like mergers and acquisitions by slowing, devaluing, or breaking deals.
In remote work, businesses' confidence in their software supply chain is crucial, highlighting risk mitigation's importance.
Exploring the intersection of TikTok, national security, and the future of open source software surveillance.
Explore the nuances of snippet scanning and its relevance to software development today, while considering risk profiles and modern development practices.
FOSSA has been named to CNBC's Upstart 100 List following the closing of $8.5 Million in Series A Funding.
FOSSA announces an $8.5M Series A funding to enhance open source management for enterprises, and shares success stories with notable clients.
Learn about FOSSA's new CircleCI orb for easier OSS license compliance and CI/CD integration.
Explore some of the most unconventional open source licenses, from Beerware to WTFPL.
A comprehensive guide to understanding open source licenses, including permissive and copyleft licenses, and how to apply them.
Exploration of the benefits and limitations of private artifact repositories, highlighting three common issues developers face along with solutions offered by FOSSA.
Exploring the impact of manual open source request processes on engineering culture and innovation speed.
FOSSA is excited to announce its CNCF membership, highlighting the importance of open source in software development and our commitment to the community.
Exploring the importance of adopting platform-agnostic tools for open source license compliance and the benefits of avoiding vendor lock-in.
Discover how Applause leveraged FOSSA to automate their OSS licensing and compliance process, saving time and improving accuracy.
Exploring the best open source licenses for commercialization, including the balance between permissive and restrictive licenses.
Exploration of open source software, business models, and the impact of the Commons Clause, with insights from Kevin Wang.
The JS Foundation, supporting critical JavaScript infrastructure, chooses FOSSA for automated open-source license compliance.
The controversy surrounding Facebook's 'BSD+ Patents' license is more partisan than practical, and the Apache Foundation's decision to reclassify it is unlikely to impact the use of ReactJS.
A comprehensive guide on GPL compliance for professionals in consumer electronics, IoT, and automotive industries, featuring useful flowcharts and checklists.
Announce the public beta release of FOSSA and a $2.2MM seed round led by Bain Capital Ventures.
Exploring the necessity of code scanning tools for tracking and complying with open source licenses in modern software development.
FOSSA introduces a new add-on for npm Enterprise to enhance open source license compliance.
