22 May 2023 - InnerSource SIG License Working Group Meeting Minutes

[chamindra]

Date

Monday 22 May 2023 - 11:00am EST / 4:00pm UK

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Agenda

• [ ] Convene & roll call (5mins)
• [ ] Display FINOS Antitrust Policy summary slide
• [ ] Review Meeting Notices (see above)
• [ ] Approve past meeting minutes
• [ ] Recap of OSR SIG meeting
• [ ] Inner Source Chooser License Tree
• [ ] Working session on code https://github.com/chamindra/finos-license-chooser
• [ ] AOB, Q&A & Adjourn (5mins)

Minutes

• Chamindra gave an update on the progress of the InnerSource license generator
  • The original approach of using the creative commons model proved to be challenging to re-factor for purpose
  • Instead a python flask application was created by Chamindra that does the same thing. A demo was given of this generator
  • The license is constructed by different text clause options that can easily be modified independantly if required by the organization that uses it
  • It was discussed if the license generator could be hosted by FinOS
  • There was concern if any sensative material would then be contained
  • However the way the application is constructed rightnow all input variables are only maintained in the browser session and no data is being stored. The final output is a downloadable MD file to the person desktop.
  • Peter mentioned that there is no binary signatures or data being maintained
  • James suggest we remove the FinOS term possibly if there is any liability, but it does need legal review. He was concerned if it is a email
    • However Chamindra mentioned that you would not email it, you would just downloaded it once it is generated
  • Chamindra also mentioned the code could also just be downloaded and be run in the organizations environment
  • James suggested that LF legal would need to take a look at it. They only need to look at the output
  • Chamindra mentioned that he still needs a legal review of the license clauses ideally from linux foundation
    • James mentioned that the LF legal team might not be the best option
  • James mentioned that InnerSource commons would also be a legal review as they are the subject matter experts on the innersource licenses
• For now it was decided that we would only have the innersource part of the license generator and not the opensource license chooser
• Peter mentioned that the OSR survay was not an easy way
  • Collecting data from email would be a better way
• It was decided though it is still at a very early stage to get the license generator code published and have people improve it from there
• Chamindra said he might also need some help with the style sheet. Jo might be someone who can help

Action Items

• [x] James to reach out to the LF legal team to see if they can review and get help with the clauses
• [x] Chamindra to reachout to Clare to see if they can provide some legal help
• [x] Chamindra to continue to work on the license generator code and publish it

Zoom Details

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• Meeting ID: 949 4904 3746
• Passcode: 067897

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[psmulovics]

Peter Smulovics / Morgan Stanley 🏦

[mcleo-d]

James McLeod / FINOS

[chamindra]

👋 Hi Chamindra de Silva - Citi

[mcleo-d]

💸

[katnovakovic]

Katrina Novakovic - Citi

FYI - Peter mentioned MOB programming. Here is an overview: https://openpracticelibrary.com/practice/mob-programming/