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Open-Source Extremism, And How the OSI Can Help

Tuesday, 14 July 2009 06:30 CNET

One of the profound failings of the open-source movement is how insular it has allowed its ideology to be.

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Free/Open Source Law Journal Launched

Monday, 13 July 2009 20:24 The H

The "International Free and Open Source Software Law Review" aims to answer legal questions around free and open source software licences...

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Licensing 101 for Open Source Projects: Choosing an Open Source License

Thursday, 09 July 2009 08:24 Ossi Niiranen

The most important thing for your open source project‚Äôs success is obviously good and useful code. Licensing, however, can make or break¬† your project as well.

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As License Issues Swirl, A New CAOS Report

Thursday, 09 July 2009 01:14 FOSSBazaar

The 451 Group has released a report about open source licensing: "There has been no shortage of lively discussion on open source software licenses with recent shifts in the top licenses...

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Switzerland: Court to BBL: 'Continue Using Proprietary Licences at Own Risk'

Monday, 06 July 2009 19:21 FOSSBazaar

"The Swiss government's Department for Building and Logistics (BBL) can continue to use the Microsoft licences it purchased without a public tender earlier this year, but at its own risk..."

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