The next version of the General Public License may tackle the issue of Web companies that use free software in commercial Web-based applications but don't distribute the source code.
The Hague Convention on Jurisdiction and Foreign Judgements could have broad implications for consumers and businesses by setting new rules for online copyrights, free speech and e-commerce--if it is approved. Representatives claim the pact threatens free speech and could force Internet service providers to become global content police.
A new and controversial proposal under consideration by the World Wide Web Consortium could open the way for companies to claim patent rights--and demand royalties--on standards authorised by that body.
Free Software Foundation founder Richard Stallman this week said cloud computing was "stupidity" that ultimately would result in vendor lock-in and escalating costs.
Free-software advocate Richard Stallman has spoken out against the association of open-source software with London's "unethical" Oyster-card system.
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.
Backers of Mambo are deeply divided over how to govern the open-source project.
The BIOS is one of the most closely guarded pieces of your system's software. Now some people want to set it free.
Microsoft's chairman discusses his favourite Vista feature, why he'll keep pushing for a new file system and open source's role.
Linux kernel developer Harald Welte talks about the challenges of single-handedly tackling companies that violate the GPL.
Recent disputes over the authorship of Linux are missing an extremely obvious point. Has nobody noticed?
So far, the open source browser has been getting a free ride -- nobody is criticising it. That is, until now.
Microsoft's upcoming Palladium architecture for 'Trusted Computing' may secure PCs, but it also threatens to turn people's computers into spies.
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