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CDDL
(Common Development and Distribution License)
The Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) is an open-source license used primarily for software developed by Sun Microsystems, now owned by Oracle. CDDL is a modification of the Mozilla Public License (MPL) and is used for projects like OpenSolaris and OpenZFS.
CDDL allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute software, provided they include the original license terms and disclose any modifications. It is a permissive license that encourages collaboration and innovation while protecting the rights of original authors. CDDL is a popular choice for open-source projects in the enterprise space.
CDDL allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute software, provided they include the original license terms and disclose any modifications. It is a permissive license that encourages collaboration and innovation while protecting the rights of original authors. CDDL is a popular choice for open-source projects in the enterprise space.