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  • Overhaul of GPL set for public release

    A major revamp of the General Public Licence is scheduled for public release next week, a move that's expected to kick off a long and vocal debate over the key foundation of open-source programming.

  • Using gateway antivirus? You could be sued

    Trend Micro is suing Barracuda Networks over its use of the free open source antivirus software, ClamAV. If it wins, open source advocates fear it threatens all users of the free software and will legitimise the use of patent law to attack OSS.

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  • Sun's no-op announcement

    Richard Stallman says even if Sun and others follow IBM's lead and started defusing the patent minefield of software development, the battle against software patents must continue.

  • Linux licence overhaul -- don't hold your breath

    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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