[DAO:38931c5] Allow also GNU License for platform contributions

Governance
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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 Search Results

Conclusion

The change is minimal and it allows more options for contributors

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Hi Pablo, I voted No on your “Proof of Education” poll and suggested that it should be up to the Requestor to explain in easy terms for the voter what you are asking for vs requiring a voter take a test proving knowledge.

This proposal is exactly why I suggested that. How many voters do you think know what GNU License means? You say GNU multiple times and yes you do provide a link to explain a GNU license in plain English which is not everyone’s preferred language. Even in the pre-proposal poll you do not help the voter understand in clear writing what GNU is. I would consider myself a lay person in technical terminology. I would request that in the next version you will consider an easier version for someone like me to understand instead of expecting that I would know. If I have to take a test, then give me a basis to really understand first.

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I agree with DedHead on the proof of education grant, but I believe Pablo was gracious in explaining the technical implications of this proposal both in the Discord server for me and in forum for Canessa. [DAO:6ddc275] Allow also GNU License for platform parallel contributions - #3 by pablo

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