Original work should always be licensed in some way either for open source community or for full disclosure of protection rights. In a competitive world every one is looking for the shining new piece of artifact that could take a digital community by storm. It seems only plausible that one protect their hard work whether for sharing or otherwise. However, the license terms available are very broad and varied for which one has to be fully mindful and aware of the terms. The below are some helpful links in making an informed decision for the best course of action in the selection of an appropriate license term that best suits an artifact or a project requirements.
