MariaDB asked me to look over their "Business Source License". The BSL is a non-Open-Source license which transitions into an Open Source license after a delay. It's designed to help companies to get paid for developing Open Source by allowing them to make it commercial-license-only for a limited time in which they collect revenue for its licensing, and then the work goes Open.
Business Source License 1.1 | MariaDB
Details of MariaDB’s Business Source License (BSL) 1.1.
Business Source License 1.1 | MariaDB
Details of MariaDB’s Business Source License (BSL) 1.1.
MariaDB Business Source License (BSL) | MariaDB
This FAQ addresses questions for MariaDB customers and users interested in why MariaDB is employing the Business Source License (BSL).
MariaDB Business Source License (BSL) | MariaDB
This FAQ addresses questions for MariaDB customers and users interested in why MariaDB is employing the Business Source License (BSL).
Adopting and Developing BSL Software | MariaDB
This FAQ addresses questions for developers & companies interested in working on Business Source License (BSL) software or adopting BSL for their own business.
MySQL founder tries a new software licensing model | TechCrunch
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