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

    they want their boring back.

    1. Re:CSPAN called by Firehed · · Score: 4, Funny

      Error 404: Funny not found.

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  2. 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!