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Foundation wants more of the PC to be free
February 28, 2005
The Free Software Foundation is mounting a wider effort to encourage the creation of free BIOS software for PCs.
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Battle brews over unlocking PC secrets
April 5, 2005
The BIOS is one of the most closely guarded pieces of your system's software. Now some people want to set it free.
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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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Linux license overhaul--don't hold your breath
February 14, 2005
General Public License governing heart of popular open-source OS is being updated to deal with patents, other issues. But it'll be a struggle.
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Free Software Foundation releases GPL 3
June 29, 2007
The new license adjusts to software industry changes but carries several new provisions.
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