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0 pointsjjtheblunt2y ago0 comments

I wonder if Google wants rights to what is developed in GSoC.

If so, that might explain the lack of invitation.

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> I wonder if Google wants rights to what is developed in GSoC.

They don’t. I participated in GSoC working on something that competes directly with Google (LibreOffice) and was never asked to assign copyright or anything like that.

IMO GSoC is a relatively cheap way for Google to get some goodwill and boost their brand among college students; it’s not really a core part of their competitive business strategy.

jjthebluntOP2y ago

That's very cool then. Thanks for responding.

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