Complying With Open Source Licenses Just Got Easier
Companies that distribute software containing open source often struggle to comply with open source licenses. (See latest lawsuit by Artifex against Palm).
Most companies that violate open source licenses do so because they haven't properly tracked the open source software they used or what open source licenses apply. The use of code from outsourcers and the nesting of open source projects creates additional complexities for companies' compliance efforts.
Today at OpenLogic we announced a new source code scanning and license compliance solution to help companies accurately identify the open source in their code. Scanning solutions to identify open source code have been around for several years. However, as we used a variety of scanners to audit customer's applications, we found that these existing solutions have significant limitations. We developed OSS Deep Discovery and the OLEX License Compliance module to address these issues. The OpenLogic solutions provides:
- High accuracy, low noise: Using a range of advanced matching and noise reduction techniques, OSS Deep Discovery provides pinpoint identification of the correct origin of open source code. OSS Deep Discovery eliminates the extraneous matches that are common with previous solutions.
- Lightweight, instant-on architecture: The OLEX License Compliance module is a SaaS-based solution that eliminates the need for additional hardware or infrastructure and OSS Deep Discovery is a lightweight downloadable client that enables you to start scanning your code within minutes.
- Value-priced: OpenLogic's solution provides a low cost way to ensure open source compliance. Subscriptions provide a low-entry price for small companies as well as a cost-effective "unlimited scanning" option for companies scanning large volumes of code.
Companies now have new options for scanning source code to find open source and ensure compliance with open source licenses.
