Explore the importance of specifications in open source projects through this 44-minute conference talk by Scott Nicholas from the Linux Foundation. Learn about open source licenses for specifications, maintaining formal communications, and the Linux Foundation's collaborations. Discover the Community Specification License, patent exclusion, and source code licensing. Compare the Community Specification with JDF, examining scope and governance. Gain insights from the SPDX case study, including its repository and governance structure. Understand how to effectively leverage specifications to enhance open source project development and collaboration.