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The Debian GNU/Linux operating system continues to generate interest from developers around the world, keen to sign up and contribute code to the open-source project now in its 15th year.
Some open source developers are concerned that the introduction of the third version of the GNU General Public License could split the free software world - but the FSF is confident these fears are unfounded.
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The Mozilla Foundation may face problems enforcing its conditions of use for the Firefox browser due to trademark issues.
A leader of the free-software movement is considering a move to pack the Internet Engineering Task Force with like-minded members to boost support for royalty-free standards.
It's not easy building a new version of Linux and establishing a large following. But with the Ubuntu project, one team of programmers has managed to do just that.
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Backers of Mambo are deeply divided over how to govern the open-source project.
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