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New linguistic analysis debunks claims that 'open source' was widely used before 1998, revealing how the Open Source Initiative catalyzed the term's adoption. Historical data from books, magazines, and Usenet shows usage exploded by over 19,000% following OSI's founding, settling a heated licensing debate. This research reshapes our understanding of software history amid modern licensing controversies.

A controversial discussion on Hacker News highlights growing developer concerns over opaque licensing terms in open-source projects, with experts calling for clearer communication about usage rights and restrictions.

A clever framework called R0ML's Ratio offers a stark reality check for tech leaders evaluating volume discounts in software licensing and SaaS agreements. By comparing the total discounted price to the actual usage-based retail value, it reveals if you're securing savings or wasting resources—crucial in an era of unused cloud seats and bloated contracts. This long-lost concept, revived from a 2005 OSCON talk, is a must-know for avoiding costly procurement pitfalls.