The SPDX specification is a standard format for communicating the components, licenses, and copyrights associated with a software package. Despite that relatively simple explanation, myths and misunderstandings seem to abound as to what SPDX does and does not do; whom benefits from SPDX and how; and more. This talk will address some of the commonly heard myths and misunderstandings.

This talk will also describe the key changes accompanying the upcoming official release of SPDX 2.0.