License Types

1. Purpose:

   • CC (Creative Commons) licenses are typically used for creative works, such as art, photography, music, and writings.
   • Software licenses like WTFPL, GPL, LGPL, and MIT are primarily used for software and code.

2. License Comparison:

   • CC0 is somewhat equivalent to WTFPL in terms of permissiveness.
     • CC0:
       • Also known as “No Rights Reserved.”
       • Allows creators to waive all their copyright and related rights in their works.
       • In essence, a work under CC0 is as close to being in the public domain as possible.
     • WTFPL (Do What The F* You Want To Public License)**:
       • Extremely permissive license for software and other kinds of works.
       • Very similar in spirit to CC0, giving almost no restrictions.
   • BY is somewhat analogous to MIT in terms of requiring attribution.
     • BY (Attribution):
       • Requires attribution to the original creator.
     • MIT License:
       • Permissive free software license.
       • Allows for reuse within proprietary software as long as the license is included.
       • Requires attribution, similar in spirit to BY.
   • NC (Non-Commercial):
     • Prohibits commercial use of the work.
   • SA is similar to GPL in terms of the copyleft principle.
     • SA (ShareAlike):
       • If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.
     • GPL (GNU General Public License):
       • Ensures that software is free and that any derivative work remains under the GPL.
       • Similar in spirit to SA.
   • ND (NoDerivatives):
     • You can’t modify or create derivative works based on the original.
   • LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public License):
     • Similar to the GPL but allows you to link the open-source code to proprietary modules.
     • LGPL is a sort of middle ground, ensuring freedom of the code itself but being more lenient when integrated into larger, potentially proprietary, works.

In summary:

• CC0 ≈ WTFPL in permissiveness.
• BY ≈ MIT in requiring attribution.
• SA ≈ GPL in copyleft (i.e., the principle that derivative works must be open-sourced under the same license).

It’s important to consult with a legal expert when considering which license to use for a particular work, as this overview is simplified and might not capture all nuances.

WTFPL or MIT-licensed software:

1. GitHub: Many open-source projects on GitHub are licensed under the MIT License or WTFPL. You can search for projects by license:

   • MIT: https://github.com/search?q=license%3Amit
   • WTFPL: https://github.com/search?q=license%3Awtfpl

2. npm: For JavaScript projects and libraries, npm often hosts packages with these licenses. You can search and then check the license for each package.

CC0 resources:

1. Pixabay: A platform offering free photos, videos, and music:

   • https://www.pixabay.com/

2. Pexels: Another platform for free photos and videos:

   • https://www.pexels.com/

3. Public Domain Vectors: For vector graphics:

   • https://publicdomainvectors.org/

4. CC0 Textures: Free textures for 3D artists:

   • https://cc0textures.com/

5. Open Game Art: Some art here is under the CC0 license:

   • https://opengameart.org/

6. Creative Commons Search: Allows you to search for creative commons licensed content. You can filter by the CC0 license:

   • https://search.creativecommons.org/

Remember to always double-check the licensing for each individual asset or software package, as platforms may host a mix of licenses, and terms can change over time.