Inquiry About .net License for Commercial use

Question

Team,

I am planning to start up a Software development company. Follow the activities are we planning to do Using .NET software.

1. Desktop Software (Windows, Apple Os, and others)
2. Mobile application (android, Apple Os, and others)
3. Website development (Front, Back, and Full stack)
4. Customize Operating System for AI machines

can I  use open-source software or have to purchase any specific license for this? please advise.

with regards,

Gopiprasad Alagesan

Answer 1

@Gopiprasad Alagesan, Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

can I  use open-source software or have to purchase any specific license for this? please advise.

It depends on the specific open-source software you want to use. Some open-source licenses have specific requirements, such as providing attribution to the original author or releasing any modifications under the same license.

If you plan to use open-source software for commercial purposes, you should review the specific license terms carefully to ensure that your intended use is allowed and that you comply with any requirements.

In some cases, open-source software may have additional support or enterprise versions available for purchase, which can provide additional features or support services. However, in most cases, open-source software can be used for free without purchasing a specific license.

Hope my explanation could help you.

Best Regards,

Jack

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