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Does Using GPL Software Violate Sarbanes-Oxley?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the dispelling-fud dept.

Anonymous Coward writes "eWeek is reporting that The Software Freedom Law Center has published a white paper that dismisses recent publications from embedded systems seller Wasabi Systems. Wasabi recently released statements focusing on alleged GNU General Public License violations in relation to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The white paper, titled "Sarbanes-Oxley and the GPL: No Special Risk," essentially counsels users of the free software license that they have no need to worry."

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  1. Slightly off topic but .... by un1xl0ser · · Score: 3, Funny

    Who can recommend a good book on IT 404?

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    1. Re:Slightly off topic but .... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Not a book, but a great link.

  2. CSPAN called by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    they want their boring back.

    1. Re:CSPAN called by caudron · · Score: 2, Funny

      The 90's called. They want their joke back. ;-)

      And just to head the smart replies off at the pass...

      The Jerk factory called. It wants me back. I'm outtie.

      Tom Caudron
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    2. Re:CSPAN called by Firehed · · Score: 4, Funny

      Error 404: Funny not found.

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    3. Re:CSPAN called by Kymermosst · · Score: 2, Funny

      The Jerk factory called. It wants me back. I'm outtie.

      No, it was the village that called...

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  3. Coming soon to slashdot: by endrue · · Score: 5, Funny

    Does the GPL Violate Sarbanes-Oxley?
    [E]ssentially counsels users of the free software license that they have no need to worry.

    Coming soon:

    Does peanut butter taste like fish?
    No

    Is water wet?
    Yes

    Short and informative - this is great stuff!

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    1. Re:Coming soon to slashdot: by General+Alcazar · · Score: 5, Funny

      In English, water implies liquid state:

      Solid H2O: Ice
      Liquid H2O: Water
      Gaseous H2O: Steam
      Plasma H2O: Profit!

  4. Coming soon to Reggie Perrin's "Grot" shop... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Does peanut butter taste like fish?

    Coming soon to Grot: Fish-flavored peanut butter.

  5. Re:Intended Consequences of laws by NeutronCowboy · · Score: 2, Funny
    Instead of voting, I think we need to start pitching money in a hat to buy rope for those who violate their oath to uphold the Constitution.

    Nonono - you got that all wrong. It's "we need to start pitching money in a hat to buy our own senators". Don't vote with a voting box - vote with your dollar! Isn't that the american way anyway?

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  6. SOX Violations by Ratbert42 · · Score: 2, Funny

    From my growing experience with SOX, I probably violate it every time I take a piss without capturing it.

  7. Re:More info on SOX by TubeSteak · · Score: 3, Funny

    Give him a break

    booch (4157) is new here

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