The GPL and the Legal Limits of Blender Usage
Offered By: CG Cookie via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the legal implications of Blender's GPL license in this 53-minute video discussion. Delve into the software's journey from proprietary to open-source, understanding the freedoms and limitations of the GPL. Learn about ownership rights for creations made with Blender, potential scenarios involving major software companies, and the complexities surrounding add-ons. Gain insights into the downsides of GPL and the issue of software piracy. Hosted by Jonathan Lampel, featuring experts Jason van Gumster and Jonathan Williamson, this conversation offers valuable knowledge for Blender users and enthusiasts about the legal aspects of using the popular 3D software.
Syllabus
Blender wasn't always free.
Free and open source.
What if Autodesk or Adobe buys Blender?
What you create is truly yours.
The downsides of GPL.
The gray area of add-ons.
What about Blender pirates?
Taught by
CG Cookie
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