Guides
Short, plain-English guides for people who want to use free open-source tools without getting caught out.
Can you use open-source software for business? Licences in plain English
What MIT, Apache, GPL and AGPL let a business do, and where the catches are.
4 minute read
How to self-host an open-source tool safely
A practical checklist for running a free tool on your own server without leaving it open to attack.
3 minute read
How to spot fake GitHub stars
Why star counts can be bought, and the patterns that give fake stars away.
2 minute read
Ways to earn from free open-source tools, and what the licence allows
Realistic ways to build income around open-source software, and the licence rules that limit them.
3 minute read