With an open philosophy and methodology we can solve the global grand challenges in more effective, transparent and democratic ways.
Without the right open license it is not realy open source!
Arduino
Arduino is a for-profit open-source electronics platform and computer hardware and software company.
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OpenDesk
Opendesk is a for-profit company offering an online platform that connects furniture designers around the world with customers and local makers who bring the designs to life.
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Blender Institute
The Blender Institute is an animation studio that creates 3-D films using Blender software. Founded in 2006 in the Netherlands.
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The Noun Project
The Noun Project creates and shares visual language to simplify communication across borders, languages, and cultures.
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OpenStax
OpenStax is a nonprofit that provides free, openly licensed textbooks for high-enrollment introductory college courses and Advanced Placement courses. Founded in 2012 in the U.S.
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Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that hosts Wikipedia and its sister projects. Founded in 2003 in the U.S.
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Who gives permission to use material offered under CC licenses?
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What are "contributor agreements"? Are they like open source licenses?
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Can I apply a Creative Commons license to software?
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Can I write proprietary code that links to a shared library that's open source?
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What is a "permissive" Open Source license?
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What is "copyleft"? Is it the same as "open source"?
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How do CC licenses operate and how do the CC license terms work?
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What is an open file format and why is it different from a proprietary file format?
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Can I call my program "Open Source" even if I don't use an approved license?
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The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation provides a neutral, trusted hub for developers and organizations to code, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems.
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Open Future
We are the Open Future, and we believe that an open internet is possible. One that maximizes societal benefits of shared data, knowledge and culture.
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Open Data Institute (ODI)
At the ODI, our mission is to work with companies and governments to build an open, trustworthy data ecosystem.
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cOAlition S
cOAlition S is an initiative to make full and immediate Open Access to research publications a reality. It is built around Plan S, which consists of one target and 10 principles.
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W3C Web standards introduction
W3C develops technical standards, specifications and guidelines through a process designed to maximize consensus.
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Open Source Initiative (OSI)
For over 20 years the Open Source Initiative (OSI) has worked to raise awareness and adoption of open source software, and build bridges between open source communities of practice.
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