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C

Compatibility (License compatibility)

License A is compatible with license B if the terms of the licenses do not conflict.

In practice you typically end up in a situation like this:

This means you will be asking the question: Can I use component M in my program P?

This question can be answered by using Open Source Compliance resources and tools.

R

Resource (Open Source Compliance resource)

A resource with data that can be used to solve specific compliance problem. The resource can be in different forms, including web site, JSON file or a FAQ.

Examples:

More resources can be found here: Tooling and resources

T

Tools (Open Source Compliance tool)

A software solving a specific compliance problem. The software can be in different forms, including web ui, command line program and module/library.

Examples:

More tools can be found here: Tooling and resources