# Copyright

Published articles for Copyright.

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## CodeSOD: Vintage 2013

DevFeed: [CodeSOD: Vintage 2013](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/codesod-vintage-2013-42748.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://thedailywtf.com/articles/vintage-2013>)

Author: Remy Porter

Published: 2026-09-17T06:30:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [The Daily WTF](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/the-daily-wtf.md>)

Topics: [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [GNU General Public License](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpl.md>), [file](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/file.md>)

Tags: [code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/code.md>), [codesod](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/codesod.md>), [copyright](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/copyright.md>)

### AI overview

The article examines a malformed copyright comment in GPL-licensed Oracle code, where the year 2013 is repeated many times. It suggests the repetition may result from faulty code generation and questions the reliability of the surrounding file.

### Source excerpt

Today we have more of a representative comment, from Watson. This comes from some GPL licensed code published by everybody's favorite evil empire, Oracle. /* * Copyright (c) 2011, 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013

## Watermarks

DevFeed: [Watermarks](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/watermarks-37110.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://shostack.org/blog/watermarks/>)

Author: Adam

Published: 2023-02-03T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/shostack-friends-blog.md>)

Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [stable-diffusion](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/stable-diffusion.md>), [Image](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/image.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [ai-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai-images.md>), [copyright](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/copyright.md>), [diffusion](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/diffusion.md>), [stable-diffusion](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stable-diffusion.md>)

### AI overview

The article examines watermarks produced by diffusion image generators, arguing that these artifacts reveal how training data influences generated images. It also discusses copyright disputes involving Stable Diffusion and the ethical and economic implications of AI-generated images.

### Source excerpt

Watermarks show us wierd edges of AI work

## Intellectual Property Guideline

DevFeed: [Intellectual Property Guideline](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/intellectual-property-guideline-33069.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://reactos.org/intellectual-property-guideline/>)

Published: 2020-02-23T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Front Page on ReactOS Website](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/front-page-on-reactos-website.md>)

Topics: [ReactOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/reactos.md>), [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [Microsoft](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/microsoft.md>), [free software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/free-software.md>)

Tags: [copyright](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/copyright.md>), [developers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developers.md>), [free](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/free.md>), [intellectual-property](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/intellectual-property.md>), [legal](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/legal.md>), [microsoft](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/microsoft.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [os](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/os.md>), [policy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/policy.md>), [react](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/react.md>), [reactos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/reactos.md>), [win32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/win32.md>), [winapi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/winapi.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>)

### AI overview

The ReactOS Project's intellectual property guideline explains copyright, patent, trademark, and related legal issues relevant to project development. It provides definitions and policy guidance for developers and potential contributors, while stating that it is not legal advice.

### Source excerpt

Preface The ReactOS™ Project is an international group of developers whose goal is to create a work-alike version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. In light of recent activity in the free software world relating to copyright and patent concerns, the administrators of the ReactOS Project feel that a general guideline would be helpful for developers and potential contributors. For questions regarding this guideline, please e-mail Colin Finck. Please note that none of this should be construed as legal advice, as any sort of warranty regarding the project's products, or anything else save a statement of policy on the part of the project.

## Copyright and licensing guidance for open-source code

DevFeed: [Copyright and licensing guidance for open-source code](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/why-you-should-care-about-copyright-28649.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://jeroenmols.com/blog/2016/08/03/copyright/>)

Author: info@jeroenmols.com (Jeroen Mols)

Published: 2016-08-03T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Jeroen Mols](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/jeroen-mols.md>)

Topics: [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [GitHub](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blogs.md>), [code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/code.md>), [copyright](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/copyright.md>), [developers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developers.md>), [github](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/github.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [tools](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tools.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains that software is generally protected by copyright when created and that a license grants others permission to use code under stated conditions. It recommends distributing an explicit license with open-source repositories and adding copyright notices to files.

### Source excerpt

As die hard Android developers, copyright notices are usually not on top of our priority list. Yet large corporations always insist to add a copyright header.

## Free software vs. open source: What's the difference?

DevFeed: [Free software vs. open source: What's the difference?](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/free-software-vs-open-source-what-s-the-difference-40691.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://radek.io/posts/fs-vs-os/>)

Published: 2015-07-06T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Radek Pazdera](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/radek-pazdera.md>)

Topics: [free software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/free-software.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [GNU General Public License](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpl.md>)

Tags: [copyright](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/copyright.md>), [free-software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/free-software.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains the distinction between free software and open source. It describes the user freedoms associated with free software, including running, studying, redistributing, and improving programs, and explains copyleft and how licenses such as the GNU General Public License preserve those freedoms.

### Source excerpt

Hairy hippies and evil corporations

## Licensing Your Software

DevFeed: [Licensing Your Software](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/licensing-your-software-40708.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://radek.io/posts/licensing-your-software/>)

Published: 2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Radek Pazdera](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/radek-pazdera.md>)

Topics: [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [free software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/free-software.md>), [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>)

Tags: [copyright](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/copyright.md>), [free-software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/free-software.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>)

### AI overview

A practical overview of software licensing options, including public domain, open source licenses, and free software licenses. It explains how these approaches affect users' rights to use, modify, copy, redistribute, and publish changes to software.

### Source excerpt

I build software products and write on the Internet.