This comprehensive article explores the inner workings of the Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License (ODC-PDDL), detailing its historical context, strengths, limitations, and role in the open data and open source licensing landscape. It includes comparisons with popular licenses like the MIT, Apache 2.0, BSD 3-Clause, GNU GPL v3, and alternatives such as the OCTL, while also discussing dual licensing, exploitation risks, and fair compensation models.
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