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.
FOSSA's free plan now includes security, license compliance, and SBOM management for up to 25 developers and 5 projects.
Understanding dual licensing with insights from Heather Meeker, covering scenarios for choice-of-license and multi-license models, and managing associated risks.
Explore the intricacies of source-available software licenses, contrasting them with open-source and proprietary licenses.
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.
Explore the Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL), often used in .NET projects, known for its unique place in the open source licensing landscape.
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.
Introducing FOSSA Risk Intelligence, a private beta add-on to enhance software supply chain security by addressing risks like stale packages, abandonware, and more.
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 overview of the Eclipse Public License, its key provisions, and its compatibility with other licenses.
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 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.
Explore the differences between GPL v2 and GPL v3, understand the key features of GPL v3, and discover why it's a popular choice among developers and companies. Learn about its use cases, compatibility with Apache 2.0, and the future of GPL v3 in OSS projects.
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.
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.
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.
Announcing the launch of FOSSA Security Management, empowering enterprises to prevent vulnerabilities proactively and continuously.
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 risks and necessity of source code scanning tools in open source compliance to prevent licensing issues and ensure smooth project management.
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.
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 and benefits of continuous compliance in the use of open source software.
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.
FOSSA is open sourcing its dependency analysis infrastructure, allowing everyone access to the tools necessary to get comprehensive dependency data from any codebase.
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.
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.
