International Free and Open Source Software Law Review · 2010 · 10 citations · 0 references
ComputingComputer ScienceInformation SystemsData ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSoftware EngineeringData ExchangeData InteroperabilityData Sharing AgreementsInteroperabilitySoftware DesignSoftware Quality AssuranceData Exchange AgreementsData Exchange SpecificationsData Exchange StandardsData StandardsExchange Of Information StandardsInformation Exchange StandardsInteroperability StandardsPolicy Compliance
The goal of the Software Package Data Exchange (SPDX™) specification is to enable companies and organizations to share license and component information (metadata) for a software package and related content with the aim of facilitating license and other policy compliance. The specification is being developed through collaboration between technical, business and legal professionals from a range of organizations to create a standard that addresses the needs of various participants in the software supply chain.