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New draft of GPL 3
July 27, 2006
The Free Software Foundation has released a new draft of the controversial version 3 of the General Public License.
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Esquire wikis article on Wikipedia
September 29, 2005
Magazine writer puts online encyclopedia's collaborative, open-source ethos to the test.
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New GPL draft has olive branches, thorns
March 29, 2007
Third draft of GPL version 3 eases some concerns, raises issues for Novell, and shows the Free Software Foundation is listening.
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New Wi-Fi standard delayed again
August 14, 2006
The long-awaited 802.11n Wi-Fi standard that will speed up wireless access won't likely be finalized until 2008.
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New GPL draft takes second crack at DRM
July 27, 2006
Second draft of General Public License 3 "clarifies" digital rights management provisions, a point of contention. Draft version 3 of GPL in full
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GPL getting tougher on patent deals
March 28, 2007
Version 3 to block next Microsoft-Novell handshake? Latest draft aims to "prevent such deals from making a mockery of free software."
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New Wi-Fi standard back on track
January 11, 2006
Opposing groups compromise on standards specifications for faster Wi-Fi, with new proposal expected next week.
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GPL 3 release could slip past March
February 12, 2007
New draft of revamped open-source General Public License is due soon, but final release schedule is open, FSF executive director says.
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New Wi-Fi standard hits another bump in the road
May 3, 2006
First draft of 802.11n standard fails to pass critical vote, which could trip up companies already selling compliant goods.
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Congress releases draft broadband bill
September 15, 2005
House committee previews measure that would update 1996 law with provisions about broadband Internet and video services and VoIP.
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New GPL draft due Wednesday
March 26, 2007
A third draft of the dominant open-source license is due Wednesday, and the final is due 90 days afterward.
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New video-game league seeks mass appeal
June 13, 2007
League hosts its inaugural draft and plans to kick off later this year with televised and streamed competitions.Photos: Gamers compete at Playboy Mansion
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Newest GPL draft leaves Novell in the clear
June 1, 2007
Final draft of GPL 3 doesn't block the Novell-Microsoft patent pact that has raised open-source hackles.
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Overhaul of GPL set for public release
January 11, 2006
The Free Software Foundation will launch its first public draft of version 3 of the General Public License, beginning a likely long and vocal debate.
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New taxes could run rural broadband
November 17, 2005
The Universal Service Fund could use taxes on VoIP and broadband to fund rural high-speed Net access.
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Torvalds critical of new GPL draft
July 28, 2006
Linux leader maintains his objections to provisions against digital rights managment.
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Tech firms assail proposed broadband rules
November 9, 2005
Google, Microsoft and others agree on at least one thing: a more light-handed, tech-neutral approach to regulating the Net.
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