The name new FireOrb content management framework has been released into the public domain where it can be used by anyone anytime in any context. Now to get on with developing software rather than trying to become a rockstar.

A new core

Though the first version of FireOrb will be a release of a mirror of the previous GPLed CMS today I am going to start work on a new core. This will be a complete from scratch rewrite that will allow the use of present day modules and themes with minimal changes. I am very familiar with the core code and how it works so I don't expect this to take much time.

The new core licensing

The licensing of the new core will be one that will allow people to run businesses around the distribution and extension of the core software without forcing them to use the GPL license. At this moment I am looking at the new BSD which would allow the most freedom. With the BSD developers and business owners would be free to choose to continue to use the GPL or to re-license their products so that they can design a business model that works for them.

Happy Publishing!

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