License Compatibility Review Suggested for Dataset #87
Description
Dataset on Zenodo: Record ID: 8101883 [1]
Dataset License: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)
Overview:
The dataset incorporates components under various licenses, including:
- Commercial
- GPL
- LGPL
- MIT
- BSD
- Apache-2.0
Given the diversity of licenses, especially those with specific conditions like GPL and LGPL, alongside more permissive licenses such as Apache-2.0, BSD, and MIT, there's a potential for license compatibility considerations.
Suggestion:
It may be beneficial to review the dataset to align with the diverse licensing requirements effectively. This could involve:
- Assessing the possibility of re-licensing the dataset to harmonize with the varied licenses, particularly focusing on GPL and LGPL requirements.
- Exploring permission from copyright holders for their code's inclusion under CC BY 2.0, where applicable.
- Considering the adjustment of content to maintain the dataset's licensing as CC BY 2.0, if possible.
This approach aims to ensure the dataset's compliance with open-source licensing standards and respect for copyright holders' intentions.