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Old 04-15-2007, 01:01 PM   #1
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LXer: Getting Ready for GPL 3.0: Call the Lawyers


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Last week started talking about GPL 3.0 and the fact that folks on both sides don’t seem to want you to read it. In addition, we discussed the basics of software licenses, and how the new model presented by the GPL creates some challenges for companies.

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Old 04-15-2007, 01:29 PM   #2
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GPL3 closes the known loopholes in GPL2. It is designed to enforce the inherent open-source policy ... use it freely, and contribute improvements back to the community.

Naturally, organizations heavily invested in proprietary software and corporate secrecy are becoming alarmed. They are in danger of losing their best sources of technical developement, ... unless, of course, they agree to play fairly.
 
  


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