[odc-discuss] A couple of questions: data from API and HOW-TO

Mon Apr 20 11:26:13 UTC 2009

2009/4/18 Carlos Tejo Alonso <carlos.tejo at fundacionctic.org>:
> Hello,
>
> This is my first email in odc-discuss mailing list. So I may introduce
> myself. I am Carlos Tejo, a member of the Semantic Web activity line at
> CTIC Foundation, a non-profit organization, where I work with a team of
> research fellows.
>
> In some projects, we have an API where you obtain data. Should it be license
> somehow this data?

Yes. Even if you just want your data to be "Public Domain" you need to
a license/dedication.

> BTW, Where can be found a HOW-TO page that explain the way to license use on
> databases or their contents?

Take a look at:

  <http://wiki.okfn.org/OpenDataLicensing>

and the ODC FAQ:

  <http://www.opendatacommons.org/faq/>

Any unanswered questions (or suggestions for additions/amendments)
please just post again :)

Rufus