#open-source-licensing
6 episodes
#5537: How Do Cover Artists Legally Exist?
A 1909 fight over player pianos accidentally created the legal shelter that lets every cover artist on YouTube operate in broad daylight.
#4649: Why Open Source Heroes Can't Afford Rent
The code running the internet is maintained by people earning a dollar a year. Why does the market fail to reward our digital commons?
#3790: Server Distro Showdown: BTRFS, ZFS & Pragmatic Picks
Why filesystem support often picks your distro — and what "support" actually means in practice.
#1121: Why 80% of Developers Are Hiding Their Code From AI
With 81% of new code moving to private repos, the era of building in public is at a crossroads. Is AI killing the open source dream?
#677: The Social Contract of Your Code
Don’t let your AI project become a legal "radioactive zone." Herman and Corn break down the philosophy and pitfalls of open-source licensing.
#670: Open Source vs. Open Weights: The AI Branding Illusion
Is your AI truly open? Herman and Corn break down the critical difference between open source and open weights in the age of LLMs.