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4/12/2021 • EN

The Developer Certificate of Origin is a great alternative to a CLA

Explains why the Developer Certificate of Origin (DCO) is a better, more transparent alternative to Contributor License Agreements (CLAs) for open-source projects.

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Drew DeVault

1/19/2021 • EN

Elasticsearch does not belong to Elastic

A critique of Elastic's decision to change Elasticsearch's license, arguing it betrays open source principles and its contributor community.

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Drew DeVault

10/5/2018 • EN

Don't sign a CLA

Argues against signing Contributor License Agreements (CLAs) in open-source projects, claiming they undermine contributor rights and project freedom.

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Drew DeVault

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The Developer Certificate of Origin is a great alternative to a CLA

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