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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. TAGS: GPL, draft, Free Software Foundation, GPL 3, freedom, author, copy, work

Esquire wikis article on Wikipedia

September 29, 2005 Magazine writer puts online encyclopedia's collaborative, open-source ethos to the test. TAGS: Wikipedia, encyclopedia, draft, community, article, entry, open source

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. TAGS: Linus Torvalds, GPL, GPL 3, Novell Inc., draft, Free Software Foundation, Linux, license, intellectual property, leader, open source, Microsoft Corp., HP

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. TAGS: IEEE 802.11n, standard, draft, Wi-Fi, equipment, notebook computer

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 TAGS: GPL, digital-rights management, draft, provision, foundation, GPLv3, Free Software Foundation, open source, Red Hat Inc., Linux

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." TAGS: GPL 3, GPL, Free Software Foundation, draft, Novell Inc., Richard Stallman, Linus Torvalds, patent, Linux kernel, freedom, open source, open-source software, Linux, agreement, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Airgo Networks, proposal, MIMO, Wi-Fi technology, IEEE 802.11n, draft, standards, Wi-Fi, standard, Broadcom Corp., chip company, specification, Intel, process

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. TAGS: GPL, GPL 3, draft, Richard Stallman, Free Software Foundation, executive director, Novell Inc., open source, Linux, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: IEEE 802.11n, draft, Broadcom Corp., vote, compliance, Wi-Fi

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. TAGS: broadband video, VoIP, VoIP company, draft, broadband Internet, broadband, telecommunications, Net Neutrality, subscriber

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. TAGS: GPL, GPL 3, GPL 2, Free Software Foundation, draft, Linus Torvalds, license, project, mailing list, open source, Novell Inc., founder, Linux, discussion, Java, Microsoft Corp.

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 TAGS: league, FIFA, general manager, draft, video game, DirecTV, gamer, games, video

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. TAGS: GPL 3, GPL, Novell Inc., foundation, draft, coupon, open source, barrier, work, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: GPL, Free Software Foundation, Richard Stallman, draft, open source, license, remote server, document, IBM Corp., server

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. TAGS: Rick Boucher, draft, VoIP, broadband, fund, broadband service, legislation, VoIP company, VoIP service, IP telephony, telephony, IP

Torvalds critical of new GPL draft

July 28, 2006 Linux leader maintains his objections to provisions against digital rights managment. TAGS: Linus Torvalds, GPL 3, GPL, Free Software Foundation, draft, GPLv3, foundation, digital-rights management, license, Linux, leader, open-source software, open source, IBM Corp., HP

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. TAGS: E911, broadband video, Microsoft Office Live Meeting, Microsoft TV, draft, broadband, IAC/InterActive Corp., broadband Internet, broadband service, Net Neutrality, VoIP, Amazon.com Inc., Internet service, firm, representative, Xbox Live
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