<antirez>
6 hours ago
- The author rejoined Redis and advocated for a switch from SSPL to AGPL license, finding the SSPL was not accepted by the OSI and the open source community.
- The author wanted the new Vector Sets data type to be released under an open source license, driven by a deep-rooted commitment to open source software.
- Returning to an open source license like AGPLv3 is seen as essential for Redis's coherence, user acceptance, and contribution to the broader open source community.
- The author expresses happiness that Redis is now open source under AGPLv3, and commits to writing high-quality code for Vector Sets and other improvements.
- Redis 8, the first version under the new AGPL license, was released as GA with many new features and speed improvements.