07 NOV 2022 - InnerSource License Working Group Meeting

[chamindra]

Date

Monday 07 NOV 2022 - 11:00am EST / 4:00pm UK

Untracked attendees

• Fullname, Affiliation, (optional) GitHub username
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Agenda

• [x] Convene & roll call (5mins)
• [x] Display FINOS Antitrust Policy summary slide
• [x] Introduction of Inner Source License Working Group Goals and Key Outcomes
• [x] Working Group Participant/Contributor intros
• [x] Key Roles and Contribution Areas needed
• [x] Discuss and Agree on working group operating/collaboration model
• [x] Discussion minutes from FINOS Banks Only OSPO Roundtable - https://github.com/finos/open-source-readiness/issues/65
• [x] Discuss Key Next steps
• [x] Schedule Next Meeting
• [x] AOB, Q&A & Adjourn (5mins)

Decisions Made

• [x] We decided to create a license generator similar to Creative Commons for Inner Source
• [x] We decided to meet every two weeks at the same time. Next meeting will be on the 21st
• [x] We decided to use git issues for our collaboration

Action Items

• [x] Publish slides as PDF for reference - Chamindra / James
• [x] Look into license generator code options - Chamindra / Peter
• [ ] Share any prior work on inner source licenses - All
• [x] Create initial issues in GitHub to start the discussion prior to next meeting - Chamindra

Minutes

• We went through the goals and objectives of the inner source license working group (as captured in PDF)
• We discussed the key outcomes from the group (as per decisions above)
• We discussed contribution opportunities
  • A request was made to share prior work on inner source licenses (obfuscated if needed)
  • Peter and Chamindra are interested in contributing to the license generator code
  • We can get some legal review from FinOS/Linux foundation provided sufficient notice is provided
• It was mentioned we could potentially use the Creative Commons code for the license generator as it is open source
  • we are expect to have less license options
• We discussed the collaboration model and contribution opportunities
  • Bi-weekly meeting for working group at the same time
  • Discussions in the form of GitHub issues

Meeting Presentation as PDF

• InnerSource SIG Licenses Working Group 7th November 2022.pdf

WebEx info

• Webex : https://finos.webex.com/finos/j.php?MTID=maecde604b8ce6039f78dbdd63be43d61
• Meeting number: 2550 534 4397

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[BrittanyIstenes]

I will be travelling on the 7th to GitHub Universe, but would want to be in the next session. At least one person from Fannie Mae could be represented. brittany_istenes@fanniemae.com

[AvijitBiswas-socgen]

Happy to join the meeting. Regards, Avi [avijit.biswas@socgen.com]

[chamindra]

I will be travelling on the 7th to GitHub Universe, but would want to be in the next session. At least one person from Fannie Mae could be represented. brittany_istenes@fanniemae.com

Thanks for your interest. We will look to move the meeting to accommodate more participants.

[mcleo-d]

Hi @BrittanyIstenes - Can you recommend a person from Fannie Mae to take your place so we can run the meeting on 7th November as planned? Many thanks!

[BrittanyIstenes]

@mcleo-d you can invite joseph_zang@fanniemae.com - please CC me on the invite so I can explain more context when he receives it.

[mcleo-d]

Hello 🐹 ⚡

[eteridvalishvili]

Eteri / FINOS

[gahuja]

Girish Ahuja: SMBC

[chamindra]

Hi 👋

[mcleo-d]

Please find attached the InnerSource SIG Licenses Working Group 7th November 2022.pdf as presented in the meeting by @chamindra.

• InnerSource SIG Licenses Working Group 7th November 2022.pdf