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https://github.com/galdor/github-license-observer

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/android/addon/github-license-observer/

This is a cool little addon to help you tell, at a glance, if the repository you're browsing on github has an open source license license.

Especially relevant nowadays given the trend to convert previously OS repos to non-OS licenses as a business model (eg Akka or Terraform.)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Your extension is very useful. Just yesterday I was thinking if there was a list or database of projects that were open but then closed down. So this extension still helps in this area. Maybe it could be used to save thins kind of information somewhere public.

It would be nice if you could augment it to display the same information in the projects website.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

a list or database of projects that were open but then closed down

That's a great idea! Esp if the list is actively maintained & updated.

Since I am NOT the author of this extension, do you think you could write down your thoughts on the project's issue tracker?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I am not sure this is inline with the project goals. I prefer discussing it before opening this kind of issues.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

That's a fair point 👍 I just wanted to point out that I'm not the author.

As I said, I very much like the idea. It helps raise awareness around the current trend of switching licenses to curb competition/make $$$.