05.12.07
GPLv3 Myths Debunked, Licence Changes Discussed, Eben Moglen Speaks Out
We would like to present a bunch of recent articles which revolve around software licences.
GPLv3 Myths
Bruce Byfield does an excellent job eliminating that GPLv3 fog which anti-Free software lobbyists put there in the first place.
The official release of the third version of the GNU General Public License (GPLv3) is still a couple of months away, yet already, the misunderstandings about it are almost as numerous as those for the second version (GPLv2).
Apache Licence Compatibility
Claims are being made that GPLv3 and the Apache licence are only compatible in a single direction, so to speak. Have a look at this critical analysis.
The Executive Director of the Free Software Foundation says the organization wants to make the General Public License (GPL) compatible with the Apache License. A while back we took a look at the oft-maligned GPL v3 draft proposal, but based on the FSF’s desire to include Apache license compatibility, that draft may see some changes before it becomes official.
Eben Moglen Interview
You might also wish to see this new interview with Eben Moglen.
It’s not surprising, given his gift for speech and passion for furthering the use of free and open software, that his name was on a list of individuals that emerged earlier this month that were apparently facing a potential “gagging” order from the SCO as part of its ongoing legal tussle with IBM over patent infringement in the Linux operating system.
We recently mentioned Eben’s intent to move on. Included was also a video of his talk which, among many things, addresses SCO.
