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GPLv3 coming next week
-A provision to protect GPL software projects against "pirates armed with patents." For example, there might be penalties prohibiting use of GPL software if a company files a lawsuit alleging that GPL software infringes its patents.
-A mechanism to govern the use of GPL software on devices with digital rights management (DRM) restrictions that could curtail software freedoms
-A mechanism to govern how GPL software is used on servers that provide services publicly available over the Internet. That is a gray area regarding whether GPL software is used internally within an organisation or distributed externally; modifications to software GPL must be available only if the software is distributed. For example, a GPL-governed program might be customised before it's used in a service such as one for creating online maps.
-Modifications to make the GPL more compatible with other free software or open source software licences.
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Well, this is a great move by GPL, but as far as infringement, I don't see that as a problem, if they have these provisions correctly in place. Almost every great software program created, has at one point, been the victim of copyright infringement. However, only a select few are sued, and taken to court. Well, great move GPL, its a great move to protect your software, and I congratulate you.
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Open source programming has been proven to be such a major success that even Microsoft wants a piece of the hot action. I agree with the further tightening of rules and boundaries, especially in regards to patent issues or how modifications of open sources be distributed, etc. This leaves fewer gray area for companies to ponder and fight over. And true, MonkeyMan; however, what this will do is hopefully make the area bless blurry so none (ideally) of the copyright violations will even start in the first place.
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I'm always a little apprehensive when they make changes to a working system. Kind of the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it mentality", and even though this does appear to address "broken" points in the current GPL, I'm fearful that something may slip by that would discourage its use, or void the whole thing. I'll cross my fingers that they do everything properly.
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I can see where your coming from PaniX. You just have to trust 'em really. Infigment shouldn't be much of a problem if handled proffesionally.
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