Allow also GNU License for platform contributions

by 0x598f8af1565003ae7456dac280a18ee826df7a2c (pablo)

Linked Pre-Proposal

Allow also GNU License for platform parallel contributions

Summary

Proposed change in terms and conditions of Platform grant contributions to also allow a GNU License: "I agree to work and publish the source code and its derivatives produced for this grant under an Apache 2.0 license or a GNU license"

Abstract

In the Platform category, right now there is a requirement to check in order to submit a proposal: "I agree to work and publish the source code and its derivatives produced for this grant under an Apache 2.0 license"

Change proposed to also allow a GNU License: "I agree to work and publish the source code and its derivatives produced for this grant under an Apache 2.0 license or a GNU license"

Motivation

Allow other open-source licenses and not only Apache 2

Specification

In the Platform category, right now there is a requirement to check in order to submit a proposal. "I agree to work and publish the source code and its derivatives produced for this grant under an Apache 2.0 license"

Change proposed to also allow a GNU License: "I agree to work and publish the source code and its derivatives produced for this grant under an Apache 2.0 license or a GNU license"

"a GNU license" should link to https://www.tldrlegal.com/search?query=GNU

Conclusion

The change is minimal and it allows more options for contributors

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