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GPL 3 release set for Friday
June 28, 2007
Free Software Foundation is set to release next version of open-source license more than three months after initial deadline.
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GPL 3 not expected to split free-software world
March 25, 2005
Despite open-source developers' concerns, Free Software Foundation's general counsel predicts no difficulty in moving to third version.
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Debian
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project
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Linux
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developer
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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Next GPL to protect free software from lawsuits?
September 6, 2005
Next version of General Public License may restrict companies from using patents against free software, FSF Europe president says.
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software patent
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GPL
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clause
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Free Software Foundation
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president
Sticking points in the new GPL
July 3, 2007
How far is too far when it comes to the freedom of software? Plus: Palm slipping, Windows sliding.
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GPL
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Palm Inc.
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Palm OS
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open source
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Apple iPhone
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Linux
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Microsoft Windows
Public debate on GPL 3 draft begins
January 16, 2006
Free Software Foundation releases the first public discussion draft of the General Public License version 3.
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organization
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open source
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IBM Corp.
'Free' versus 'open source'
February 3, 2005
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Stephen Shankland
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GPL
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open source
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FSF rebuts anti-GPL 3 claims
September 27, 2006
Free Software Foundation takes on prominent Linux programmers' complaints against new features.
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Linux kernel
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freedom
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Linux
Linux lab: GPL clarification needed ASAP
September 20, 2006
Open Source Development Labs calls for explanation of how to mix code governed by current and next GPL.
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Red Hat Inc.
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Chicago
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Linux
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founder
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leader
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open source
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HP
GPL 3 may tackle Web loophole
September 27, 2005
Web companies may be forced to publish source code of any GPL-licensed software they're using for commercial services.
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Richard Stallman
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GPL
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command
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translation
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GPL likely to regain Apache compatibility
May 10, 2007
Final GPL 3 liable to be compatible with the Apache License, lowering barriers between open-source projects.
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project
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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Linux kernel
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Linux
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Microsoft Corp.
MySQL sticks with current GPL for now
January 4, 2007
Waiting for "general acceptance" of General Public License version 3, MySQL keeps open-source database tied to current version.
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MySQL
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Linux
Sun likes what it sees in the new GPL
February 9, 2007
Patent protections are just part of why version 3 of the license might be good for open-sourcing Java and Solaris, CEO says.
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Sun Solaris
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GNU
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Jonathan Schwartz
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Sun Microsystems Inc.
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GPL 2
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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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Richard Stallman
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Free Software Foundation
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executive director
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Novell Inc.
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open source
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Linux
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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.
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GPL
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Richard Stallman
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draft
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open source
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license
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remote server
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IBM Corp.
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document
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server
Stallman unbending on software patents
January 17, 2006
Debate over GPL version 3 begins as Free Software Foundation's founder says antipatent provisions are "not a placeholder."
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Richard Stallman
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GPL
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Free Software Foundation
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Bruce Perens
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open-source software
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founder
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IBM Corp.
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Linux
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forum
New open-source license targets DRM, Hollywood
January 18, 2006
Free Software Foundation's Eben Moglen says the updated GPL may put open-source products in conflict with movie studios and Tivo.
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Richard Stallman
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digital-rights management
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TiVo Inc.
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open source
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provision
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Hollywood
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movie
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Linux
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IBM Corp.
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operating system
Which way, open-sourcers?
September 12, 2006
Software advocate says the latest draft of the GPL license is driving a wedge between the open-source and free-software communities.
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GPL 3
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GPL
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Free Software Foundation
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open-source community
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Linus Torvalds
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community
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provision
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open source
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Richard Stallman
,
Linux
Defender of the GPL
January 19, 2006
Free Software Foundation's attorney explains how Hollywood and TiVo use GPL now--and how they might use the next version.
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Richard Stallman
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transformation
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TiVo Inc.
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Hollywood
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IBM Corp.
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