How was SCSL license model created?
Sun spent several months developing a license that balances the compatibility issues inherent in Sun’s core technologies with philosophies underlying the idea of a community that shares source code. The process included the following steps: analyzing existing licenses; deriving a model that both promotes innovation and helps guarantee a uniform, reliable and distributed system; and, finally, structuring the license in a standard format so it can be easily adapted by Sun for future use. Throughout this process, Sun asked both its partners and representatives of the Open Source community for input. Sun also posted a draft of the license at this web site for several months, requesting feedback. The final version of the license represents changes based on input from these sources.
