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Sun Community Source License
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<p>The Sun Community Source License (SCSL) is a community source software licensing model designed by <a href="/facts/Sun_Microsystems/VJ9EzEFd">Sun Microsystems</a> that covers the <a href="/facts/J2SE/1HMPhdsv">J2SE</a> and <a href="/facts/J2EE/7AAStd35">J2EE</a> software development kits. Sun introduced the SCSL in 1998 to maintain compatibility within the <a href="/facts/Java_platform/fpn6x8WL">Java platform</a> and make code available for commercial use. In 2004, Sun began to favor the simpler <a href="/facts/Java_Research_License/ThnBbXuh">Java Research License</a> for noncommercial use. </p><p>The SCSL includes elements similar to an <a href="/facts/Open-source_license/FlFTwHmd">open-source license</a>, but it has significant differences, such as a requirement that code is compatible with Java standards and commercial derivative works are subject to licensing fees. The SCSL is not considered a <a href="/facts/Free_software_license/BACv1rju">free software license</a>. </p>