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GPLv3 Myth: GPLv3 MythGPL3 was essentialTo help slow down MS's continuing monopoly abuse and domination and control of the software industry using any means they can think of. I think that is apparent to all, except those who see no monopoly abuse from MS. Hopefully the EU...; Tags: Linux, Microsoft Corp., GPLv3, Stallman; Discussion threads 2007-10-02
Andrew Morton opens up at LinuxWorld: The Linux kernel's No. 2 developer said there are no plans to embrace GPL 3 or change the kernel development process. And he tried to dispel concerns that the Linux kernel will fork.In his 90 minute talk and extended Q&A session opening up LinuxWorld Expo 2007 Monday afternoon, Linux kernel...; Tags: Linux, Linux Kernel, Open Source, Kernel, Andrew Morton, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2007-08-07
Microsoft now wants its Shared Source licenses to qualify as open source: Microsoft now wants its Shared Source licenses to qualify as open sourceROFLMAOHMSSTWS!!!Just in case you are curious:[B]R[/B]olling[B]O[/B]n[B]F[/B]loor[B]L[/B]aughing[B]M[/B]y[B]A[/B]rse[B]O[/B]ff[B]H[/B]olding[B]M[/B]y[B]S[/B]ides[B]S[/B]o[B]T[/B]hey[B]W[/B]on't[B]S[/B]plitBecause this is gotta be the funniest thing from Microsoft in ages! ]:)I think it's because of all the attention on OSI nowWith SugarCRM going to GPLv3pretty much guaranteed OSI approval and CPAL getting...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., GPL 3, open source, OSI; Discussion threads 2007-07-26
Sugar sweet for GPLv3: Sugar sweet for GPLv3Objections to GPLv3There are legitimate objections to GPLv3, such as its increased complexity. This license modernization was designed not by an individual as with past versions, but by the feedback of the large economy built around it, so the additional complexity was inevitable.Linus' primary opposition...; Tags: GPLv3, Linus, GPL 3; Discussion threads 2007-07-26
News to know: Yahoo new ad tool; iPhone diary; GPL3 final: Notable headlines:New York Times: Universal in Dispute With Apple Over iTunes.Yahoo launches customizable ad tool.Image Gallery: Forum Nokia S60 applications.Dan Farber: U.S. healthcare industry: Google wants to protect you from Michael Moore's Sicko. Garett Rogers: Google monetizing negative press around healthcare? Google Health Advertising blog. Techmeme.iPhone coverage: Jason O'Grady: iPhone Diary...; Tags: News to know, General; Blog posts 2007-07-02

Free Software Foundation releases gpl 3: Free Software Foundation releases GPL 3Not all the reviews from the free software community are positive ...http://www.linuxtoday.com/developer/2007062902626OPMSLLhttp://www.thejemreport.com/mambo/content/view/317Free Software Foundation releases GPL 3Stallman finds more ways to restrict your freedom. By using GPL v3 you give up all rights on your software. He was crazy to block Novell-Microsof deals....; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Torvalds, GPL V3, GPL, Microsoft Corp., GPL 3, GPL-3, Novell Inc., Free Software Foundation, software; Discussion threads 2007-06-29
gpl 3 release set for Friday: GPL 3 release set for FridayThis is going to be a very special moment in the history of Free Software.A big thanks to Richard Stallman, Eben Morgan, and all of the others working behind the scenes to make the GPL3 the best license on the planet. It will be very...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., GPL 3, GPL 2, GPL; Discussion threads 2007-06-28
News to know: Patch day; Jobs hostile Windows takeover; Solaris and GPL3: Notable headlines:Torvalds: Solaris could nudge Linux to GPL 3.Ryan Naraine: 'Critical' Vista, IE 7 patches highlight MS security updates. Microsoft advisory. Gallery right: How to run Internet Explorer securely.The great iPhone hunt of 2007. Ed Bott: Is Jobs planning a hostile takeover of the Windows desktop?Mary Jo Foley: Windows Home...; Tags: News to know, General; Blog posts 2007-06-13
Torvalds: Solaris could nudge Linux to gpl 3: Torvalds: Solaris could nudge Linux to GPL 3Either way...If Sun were to go with GPL v3 for Solaris that OS would take off. Although Solaris is far behind Linux in hardware support but that would change quickly. If they are smart, Sun knows this. I predict GPL'd Solaris before the...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, Linus, Linux, Sun Solaris, GPL 3, Sun Microsystems Inc., GPL; Discussion threads 2007-06-12
Novell worries that gpl 3 could foil Microsoft pact: Novell worries that GPL 3 could foil Microsoft pactMan, Richard Stallman has to be crying. Breaking up a deal with the devil,this is just plain sad. Poor Billy and Stevie, this is just too much, I am going to cry myself.And another thing, this is really unprecedented, Bill Gates...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Novell Inc., GPL, Balmer, GPL 3; Discussion threads 2007-05-29
Eben Moglen predicts broad embrace of gpl 3: Eben Moglen predicts broad embrace of GPL 3The momentum is building, this will be exciting. I can't wait to see all ofthe projects that choose GPL3. Solaris, Java, Samba, MySQL, . . . , LINUX!!!!Another thing, the collective thought that went in to the GPL3 is truelyamazing. Lawyers at Sun,...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Corp., GPL, open source, GPL 3, Linux, Eben Moglen; Discussion threads 2007-05-23
Free, as in responsible: Consider this comment by Krehbiel on last Thursdays blog about my inability to see a driving vision behind recent Linux kernel development: What you may refer to as "Linux," what Richard Stallman wants labelled "the GNU/Linux system," is even more...; Tags: General, Linux; Blog posts 2007-05-01
gpl 3 isn't the 'last call;' FSF locks in on Microsoft-Novell: GPL 3 isn't the 'last call;' FSF locks in on Microsoft-NovellSeveral thoughts...I guess the first thing that stands out to me is the depth of the legalize. The size of the new licnense Users have always had a difficult time understanding and applying the GPL properly (several law...; Tags: Free Software Foundation, GPL 3, Microsoft Corp., corporate world, open source, GPL, Novell Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-03-28
gpl 3 isn't the 'last call;' FSF locks in on Microsoft-Novell: Just when you thought that the General Public License third draft was the last word, the Free Software Foundation notes the process will drag on a bit more. There are at least 90 days until a final version and chances are itll take a...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., GPL 3, GPL, Draft 3, Free Software Foundation, Novell Inc., software, patent; Blog posts 2007-03-28
Stallman's Fight Stalls GPL Version 3: Stallman's Fight Stalls GPL Version 3Right on all countsEven Microsofties like John Carroll see the inherent wrongheadedness of software patents. They afford protection to concepts that were never intended to have the status of "intellectual property" in the first place. I would [i]love[/i] to see them struck down in an...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, GPL, Stallman, Stalin, GPL 3; Discussion threads 2007-03-22
Sugar coming down the open source incline: Sugar coming down the open source inclineThe big boys that want to dual license will use GPL3. The GPL3 is morerestrictive for linking with proprietary code, thus you get a revenue stream from those that want to keep extensions proprietary. Then there is also the requirement that all changes (other...; Tags: Sugar, GPL 3, open source; Discussion threads 2007-03-21
gpl 3 release could slip past March: GPL 3 release could slip past MarchYes, Stallman, be sure GPL3 blocks dealsWe wouldn't want any business to benefit from GPL3. I know you think it's a sin for anyone to make money writing software. We should all be hermits living in caves, writing code for the good...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, GPL 3, Stallman, GPL; Discussion threads 2007-02-12
gpl 3 portends a sticky wicket for Novell: GPL 3 portends a sticky wicket for NovellWhich company was the suitor?I thought that Novell called Microsoft first, in April.And wasn't this deal supposed to be about improved interoperation, primarily?Perhaps the most important question for both companies is whether customers will be interested in the (presumed, so far) advantages from...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, GPL, Novell Inc., GPL 3; Discussion threads 2006-11-25
gpl 3 portends a sticky wicket for Novell: More strong coverage from CBR on the Microsoft-Novell covenant flap. It seems that the GPL 3 wording will be worked over to make the deal troublesome for both Novell and Microsoft.Theres also an online petition in circulation asking for a change in the arrangement, at the least. One wonders whether...; Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Novell Inc., GPL 3, GPL; Blog posts 2006-11-25
Reality check: Microsoft isn't waving the white flag: Reality check: Microsoft isn't waving the white flagInteroperabilityYup,As far as interoperability there wasn't alot there that wasn't already. It was about the patents. While the mutual target was initially Red Hat, Oracle's recent decision includes them by default. Of course the long-term target for MS is enterprise Linux in general....; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, GPL 3, GPL, Linux, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Corp., Novell Inc., SuSE, Red Hat Inc.; Discussion threads 2006-11-02