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Re:Getting Forked by Microsoft by kstrauser on Monday April 21, 2025 @07:51AM (#43750863)
> I wish an even stronger license existed which allowed the original author to dictate who can build on top of the project

Such licenses exist. They're just not Free or Open Source. They can't be, by definition.

Re:Getting Forked by Microsoft by chii on Monday April 21, 2025 @08:50AM (#43751427)
Yep. This is called a commercial license.

What people who want such things really are after is the leverage to dictate a form of morality - if you dont have money, you are allowed to use the project for free, and give back advertising/clout. But if you have money, or could get a lot of money for said project, then they want their pay day.