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Write an article about Open Source policy

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## Guides
+ https://opensource.guide/legal/

## Policy Examples
### Rackspace
+ [Overview of their policy](https://processmechanics.com/2015/07/22/a-model-ip-and-open-source-contribution-policy/)
+ [Template IP and Open Source Agreement](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-IzRinOw1Zu-NrhjGjJVqVldRuuiLdOiofrWW9QB_5E/edit)

### Google
+ [Google's open source policy](https://opensource.google/docs/)

### Linux Foundation
+ [Approval Request Form for the use of Open Source](https://github.com/todogroup/policies/blob/master/linuxfoundation/lf_compliance_approval.pdf)
+ [Open Source Policy](https://github.com/todogroup/policies/blob/master/linuxfoundation/lf_compliance_generic_policy.pdf)

### Joyent
+ [Joyent's Policy Overview](https://github.com/joyent/rfd/blob/master/rfd/0164/README.md)

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Start by reviewing the linked Open Source Guide and the Rackspace, Google, Linux Foundation, and Joyent policy examples. The article should explain open source policy and draw on these references, but the issue does not identify the destination file, article format, or additional acceptance criteria.

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Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
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Mostly clear
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