Why fair source matters
a day ago
- The author critiques the ambiguity of the term 'open source' and the recent drama over Fizzy's non-compete license.
- Fair source is proposed as a clearer term that communicates the source code gift, freedoms, limitations, and sustainability goals.
- Fair source removes ambiguity, replaces meaningless terms like 'source-available', and ends drama.
- The author suggests fair source aligns with 37signals' values and can codify their 'Until the End of the Internet' policy into license text.
- Despite DHH's objection about GPL being more onerous, fair source provides an honest baseline and avoids double-speak.