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GPL likely to regain Apache compatibility
In a significant change of course, the Free Software Foundation is working to make the upcoming version 3 of the General Public License (GPL) compatible with an alternative, the Apache License. Read more »
SCO launches LAMP competitor
Will SCAMP be able to outshine the competition? Read more »
MySQL seek Australian expansion
MySQL AB, the company behind the popular open source database MySQL, is looking to ramp up its presence in the Australian market. Read more »
Newest GPL draft leaves Novell in the clear
The Free Software Foundation released the final draft of an updated General Public License late last week, a draft that prohibits future deals similar to the Microsoft-Novell patent pact but lets that one go ahead. Read more »
New GPL draft has olive branches, thorns
The latest draft of revisions to the dominant open-source license offers an accommodating approach to some significant objections, but it could throw a wrench into the works of a major open-source company, Novell. Read more »
Eben Moglen predicts broad embrace of GPL 3
The open-source legal expert is bullish about the prospects for the upcoming new version of the General Public License. Read more »
Sun looks to GPL v3 for Java, Solaris
When it comes to open sourcing Solaris and Java, patents and politics are leading Sun toward a change of heart. Read more »
When worlds collide: Microsoft funds Apache
Microsoft, one of the biggest rivals to open source programming, has begun funding the Apache Software Foundation (ASF), one of open source software's biggest supporters. Read more »
Sun picks GPL for Java code
After years of requests and debates, Sun is set to release Java source code under a Linux-friendly licence. Read more »
Open-source board eyes fewer licenses
The Open Source Initiative, an influential open-source organisation, is devising ways to cut down on the rising number of open-source licenses attached to software. Read more »
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Sprucing up open source's GPL foundation
Modernisation is coming to the General Public License, a legal framework that supports a large part of the free and open-source software movements and that has received sharp criticism from Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates. Read more »
In defence of freedom
The principles are the same, but technology has moved on significantly in the 15 years since the release of GPL 2. Read more »
A look inside Google's open source kitchen
Google's Chris DiBona says the search giant has a lot of involvement in open source, but is also a firm believer in proprietary software. Read more »
Open source vs. open standards
Sun's software czar Jonathan Schwartz writes that the terms are not interchangeable, a point that often gets overlooked. He explains why it pays to read more closely. Read more »
Interview with Dr Andrew S Tanenbaum
Nick Gibson caught up with Dr Tanembaum after his keynote address at linux.conf.au and spoke about microkernels, MINIX and what's coming up on the horizon. Read more »
How to make money from Open source
Ever pondered how companies make money from free and open source development projects? Could you open source your code and still make a profit? Con Zymaris puts forward the case. Read more »
Torvalds: What, me worry?
In this interview Linux's creator, Linus Torvalds, sounds off on the SCO lawsuit, patents and the future of Linux. Read more »
Choosing a blog server
Want to build your very own blog server? David McAmis takes a look at the options available and key considerations before jumping into the task. Read more »
Is it kill or cure for Oracle's database buy?
Purchase of a company with close ties to open-source rival MySQL has people wondering about the database giant's motives. Read more »
Why open source is bad for Australia
Open source is actually anti-industry, and protecting it is not in Australia's interests, says one industry observer. Read more »
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GPLv3 would prevent MS/Novell
-- According to the Free Software Foundation's general counsel, Eben Moglen, GPL version 3 would prevent the type of deal made by Microsoft and Novell from happening. Read more »
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