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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. TAGS: GPL 3, GPL, Free Software Foundation, Palm Inc., Palm OS, open source, Apple iPhone, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Sun's open-source chief rallies behind GPL 3

December 6, 2006 Exec's comments come after Sun decides to release Java code under the less-controversial version 2 of the General Public License. TAGS: GPL 3, GPL, GPLv3, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java Platform, open source, license, Java, blog, Linux

Torvalds: Solaris could nudge Linux to GPL 3

June 13, 2007 The Linux leader is still skeptical about GPL 3, but open-source Solaris could be a draw. TAGS: GPL 3, GPL, Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., GPL 2, GPLv3, Linux, license, OpenSolaris, Jonathan Schwartz, open source, leader

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.

Eben Moglen predicts broad embrace of GPL 3

May 23, 2007 Open-source legal expert is bullish about the prospects for the upcoming new version of the General Public License. TAGS: GPL 3, GPL, open-source software, Richard Stallman, Free Software Foundation, open source, professor, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: GPL 3, GPL, Free Software Foundation, open-source community, Linus Torvalds, provision, community, open source, Richard Stallman, Linux

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

Top Linux programmers pan GPL 3

September 25, 2006 High-ranking kernel coders join Torvalds in opposing the new license draft; some say it could harm open source. TAGS: GPL 3, GPL, Linux programmer, GPLv3, Free Software Foundation, Linux kernel, survey, Linux seller, Linux, open source, license, digital-rights management

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

Torvalds: 'Hot air' in debates on GPL, content control

January 16, 2007 Both DRM technology and GPL 3 will cause a lot of arguments, the man behind Linux says. But in the end, good technology will prevail. TAGS: Linus Torvalds, GPL 3, GPL, digital-rights management, debate, argument, open source, open-source software, Linux

Free Software Foundation releases GPL 3

June 29, 2007 The new license adjusts to software industry changes but carries several new provisions. TAGS: GPL, GPL 3, GPL 2, foundation, license, Free Software Foundation, GNU, provision, Linux kernel, Richard Stallman, Novell Inc., open source, Unix, Linux, IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp.

Torvalds: No GPL 3 for Linux

January 26, 2006 Linus Torvalds rejects the planned update to the seminal open-source license, citing its DRM provisions. TAGS: Linus Torvalds, GPL 3, GPL, Richard Stallman, Free Software Foundation, digital-rights management, Linux, Linux kernel, license, software development, founder, open source, IBM Corp.

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. TAGS: GPL, Sun Solaris, GNU, GPL 3, Jonathan Schwartz, Free Software Foundation, Sun Microsystems Inc., GPL 2, GPLv3, open source, community, kernel, Linux, Java, license, interview

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. TAGS: GPL, GPL 3, Free Software Foundation, digital-rights management, organization, open source, discussion, IBM Corp.

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, leader, Linux, open-source software, open source, IBM Corp., HP

GPL3 first public draft due early 2006

August 10, 2005 Release should lead to debate of near-religious fervor over future of license that governs much free and open-source software. TAGS: GPL, GPL 3, Free Software Foundation, Richard Stallman, GNU, open source, Unix, Novell Inc., license, open-source software, Linux, discussion, San Francisco

An open question on open source

June 13, 2007 Can Linus Torvalds and Sun's Jonathan Schwartz find common ground on Linux and OpenSolaris? TAGS: Linus Torvalds, Jonathan Schwartz, GPL 3, OpenSolaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., Linux, GPL, Sun Solaris, leader, open source, blog, CEO, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows

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, open source, Novell Inc., mailing list, Linux, founder, discussion, Java, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: GPL, GPL 2, GPL 3, Open Source Development Labs, Free Software Foundation, Linus Torvalds, GPLv3, Red Hat Inc., Chicago, Linux, founder, leader, open source, HP
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