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[96.61.170.179]) by smtp.gmail.com with ESMTPSA id 3f1490d57ef6-e8b7afcc5ddsm135301276.42.2025.07.09.20.23.08 for (version=TLS1_2 cipher=ECDHE-ECDSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256 bits=128/128); Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:23:08 -0700 (PDT) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Precedence: bulk list-help: list-post: List-Id: internals.lists.php.net x-ms-reactions: disallow Mime-Version: 1.0 (Mac OS X Mail 16.0 \(3826.600.51.1.1\)) Subject: [PHP-DEV] [RFC] Updating the PHP License Message-ID: <70DC3FB4-C98E-4C79-AB2C-F2B65AE8B9F1@php.net> Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 22:22:58 -0500 To: PHP internals X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.3826.600.51.1.1) From: ramsey@php.net (Ben Ramsey) Hello internals, I=E2=80=99m opening discussion on an RFC proposing that we relicense PHP = under the Modified BSD License (SPDX identifier: BSD-3-Clause), starting with PHP 9.0. This change simplifies and modernizes our licensing, addressing long-standing issues while preserving the rights of both contributors and users. Below is a quick summary of what the RFC proposes and what it means for developers. - Proposes that PHP 9.0 adopt the Modified BSD License (BSD-3-Clause), replacing the current PHP and Zend Engine licenses. - The Modified BSD License is OSI-approved, GPL-compatible, and widely recognized in the open source community. - Your rights as a developer=E2=80=94use, modification, = distribution=E2=80=94remain unchanged. - Extensions and tools may adopt BSD-3-Clause in place of the outdated PHP License. - The update removes confusing legacy clauses tied to branding and permissions. I=E2=80=99ve spoken with all members of the PHP Group, and each has = voiced their approval of this proposal. The Perforce legal team has also informally approved, and I will be working with them to get a formal letter of approval soon. The RFC is available at: https://wiki.php.net/rfc/php_license_update Discussion will remain open for at least six months to ensure all interested parties have an opportunity to respond. Cheers, Ben P.S. For legal questions or concerns, I=E2=80=99m working with Pamela = Chestek of Chestek Legal on behalf of the PHP=20 Group. You may be familiar with her work as chair of the license committee for the Open Source Initiative.