论文标题
SPD-41软件许可要求的评论
Comments on SPD-41 software licensing requirements
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论文摘要
拟议的对科学任务局（SMD）政策文件41（SPD-41）的更改包括要求使用宽松软件许可并遵循开源软件社区的最佳实践发布的SMD资助软件的要求。这是一个可喜的变化，将导致对SMD资助软件的更高接受和采用。但是，围绕允许哪些许可的政策文本中存在歧义。这可能会导致开源软件社区的招标过程和摩擦问题。此外，对于软件许可策略可能允许的例外情况，还需要一些其他澄清。
The proposed changes to Science Missions Directorate (SMD) Policy Document 41 (SPD-41) include requirements that SMD-funded software should be released using a permissive software license and following best practices from the open source software community. This is a welcome change that will lead to greater acceptance and adoption of SMD-funded software. However, ambiguities exist in the policy text around what licenses will be allowed. This could lead to problems in the solicitation process and friction with the open source software community. Moreover, some additional clarifications are warranted around what exceptions might be allowed to the software licensing policy.
