What is the Battle Between WordPress’s Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine about?
Discover the conflict between WordPress’s Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine, exploring open-source, trademark, and future impacts on the WordPress ecosystem.
Why GPLDL Cannot Accept Your WordPress Plugin or Theme Submission
Thanks to the creativity and ingenuity of 3rd party WordPress Developers around the globe, WordPress has become a vibrant eco-system beyond the further development of the WordPress Core. A lot of these commercially distributed tools not only enhance the functionality of websites but also ensure that each site can have a unique look and feel. A significant number of these WordPress plugins and themes are licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), a cornerstone in the realm of free software. Understanding the GPL and its implications within the WordPress ecosystem is crucial for both developers and users alike.
The Top 10 Open Source Projects Under the GNU Public License
The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a widely used free software license, which guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software. Its popularity is evident in the vast array of influential open source projects that have adopted it. Below, we explore the top 10 open source projects licensed under…
Embracing the GPL: How Recent US Court Rulings Bolster Open-Source Software
In software development, open-source software stands as a beacon of collaboration and innovation. The GNU General Public License (GPL), a stalwart defender of this ethos, has recently been fortified by groundbreaking US court rulings. These developments not only validate the GPL’s legal framework but also underscore its significance in promoting a more open and collaborative…
Some Legal Implications of the GPL (GNU Public License)
The GNU General Public License, or GPL, is a widely used free software license that allows users to freely distribute, modify, and use software. The GPL is designed to ensure that users have the freedom to use, modify, and distribute software, while also protecting the rights of the creators of that software. One of the…
What is the GPL and why does it matter?
The GPL, or GNU General Public License, is a widely used free software license that allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute software that is licensed under the GPL. The GPL is published by the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and is one of the most popular open source licenses. Also WordPress itself is licensed…
Mark Jaquith: Why WordPress Themes are derivates of WordPress
Back in 2010 Mark Jaquith posted an excellent article on "Why WordPress Themes are a derivate of WordPress" in his blog "Mark on WordPress".
WooCommerce – the dominating eCommerce Plugin for WordPress
In this post we are looking back how WooCommerce became the dominating eCommerce solution built on top of WordPress.