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<title>Open Source Licenses Are Not All the Same</title>
<shortdesc>One of the most significant developments in the software and web development community in the past few years has been the increased use of open source software. It&apos;s vital for any programmer, web designer, or other computer professional to understand that open source licenses are not all the same. The differences between licenses can have a big impact on how you may use or distribute the software.</shortdesc>
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<p>One of the most significant developments in the software and web development community in the past few years has been the increased use of open source software. It&apos;s vital for any programmer, web designer, or other computer professional to understand that open source licenses are not all the same. The differences between licenses can have a big impact on how you may use or distribute the software.</p>
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