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Showing 1-15 of 15 results foundSticking 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.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.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.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.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.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."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.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.Free Software Foundation releases GPL 3
June 29, 2007 The new license adjusts to software industry changes but carries several new provisions.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.Torvalds critical of new GPL draft
July 28, 2006 Linux leader maintains his objections to provisions against digital rights managment.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.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.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.An open question on open source
June 13, 2007 Can Linus Torvalds and Sun's Jonathan Schwartz find common ground on Linux and OpenSolaris? Sponsored matches for "open source"
