Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
So DuckStation has changed the license for their emulator two times in less than a month. What's going on over there and why do they deem it necessary? In this video, we'll explore what DuckStation is, their leadership's rationale for the change, and how this might impact the community.
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-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:31 What is DuckStation
01:22 September 1st License Change: PolyForm Strict License
01:43 The Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND license
03:03 Why did Stenzek make this change
04:36 People are upset, but does that matter
06:10 How will this impact the community
07:25 Disclaimer
07:48 What can we conclude from this decision
#duckstation #playstation #emulation
Why DuckStation is no longer open source (and what that means for you)
So DuckStation has changed the license for their emulator two times in less than a month. What's going on over there and why do they deem it necessary? In this video, we'll explore what DuckStation is, their leadership's rationale for the change, and how this might impact the community.
*My Game*
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.io/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ Heavy Element: heavyelement.io
❯ Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Threads: threads.net/@gardiner_bryant
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About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open the Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.io
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:31 What is DuckStation
01:22 September 1st License Change: PolyForm Strict License
01:43 The Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND license
03:03 Why did Stenzek make this change
04:36 People are upset, but does that matter
06:10 How will this impact the community
07:25 Disclaimer
07:48 What can we conclude from this decision
#duckstation #playstation #emulation
Why DuckStation is no longer open source (and what that means for you)
