FOSS licensing for industrial products: Legal Requirements and Practical Implementation
Jan Altenberg - Open Source Automation Development Lab (OSADL) eGAltenberg discusses the legal and practical challenges of using Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) in industrial products. His talk covers license compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices for integrating FOSS while avoiding conflicts. Using GPL and LGPL as examples, he demonstrates how to reconcile licensing obligations with product requirements, such as cybersecurity and the "send-in solution" for modified components.
Short Bio:
Jan Altenberg is an expert in FOSS licensing and compliance at OSADL. His work helps industrial organizations navigate legal requirements for open-source adoption, ensuring compliance with standards like the CRA.