Hyperloop; Which Open-Source License did Musk choose?

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Which Open-Source license did Elon Musk choose for the Hyperloop?

Joe Germuska · Accepted Answer · 2015-04-17 16:28:08Z

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Surprisingly, I can find no mention of license/patent/rights in the Hyperloop Alpha PDF published by Musk in 2013. In a tweet, Musk stated:

I really hate patents unless critical to company survival. Will publish Hyperloop as open source.

I sent an email to hyperloop@teslamotors.com inquiring. I'll update this answer if I hear back.

answered Apr 17 '15 at 16:28

Joe Germuska

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I originally searched that PDF along with Google, Wikipedia etc. I just now searched again, but still found nothing. It seems pretty obvious that he does not have a profit motive - I believe he just wants the idea to benefit society. So I was curious which licence he felt was best for this sort of altruism. – John R Apr 18 '15 at 2:14
Hi @Joe Germuska . Any response from your email? – John R May 3 '15 at 21:50
Nothing as of yet. – Joe Germuska May 4 '15 at 20:36

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