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GPLv3 Released

Posted by Zonk on from the clarity-for-the-sake-of-it dept.

A GNU Dawn writes "The GPL v3 has just been released. Among other things, the released version grandfathers in the Novell deal so that Microsoft's SLES coupons will undermine their patent threats, replaces references to the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act with more specific language, and clarifies that using BitTorrent to convey a GPLed work is not a breach of the license (it might be one, technically, in GPLv2). The GPL FAQ has been updated to cover the new changes." Commentary is available over at Linux.com (which is owned, along with Slashdot, by Sourceforge).

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  1. Yeah, but by wiredog · · Score: 4, Funny

    Does it run on an iPhone?

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    1. Re:Yeah, but by qualidafial · · Score: 3, Funny

      In Utah, this is what we call a "faith promoting rumor."

  2. Glad I sat in line by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've been sitting at my computer eating nothing but hot pockets and red bull waiting for this. I got up only for bathroom breaks.
    It's been worth it. Now I have to print it out so I can fall asleep with it.

  3. Yeah, but by Captain+Splendid · · Score: 3, Funny

    Is Linus happy with it?

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  4. Let me be the first to say... by niceone · · Score: 4, Funny

    Let me be the first to say: GPLv4 - it's going to be terrible, it's unnecessary and unwanted, probably will destroy linux and maybe the world too. GPLv4 will eat babies!

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  5. Re:Holiness Unto the Prophet by fsmunoz · · Score: 3, Funny

    Heathen!

    There is no system but GNU, and Linux is one of its kernels.

    Sainthood in the Church of Emacs requires living a life of purity--but in the Church of Emacs, this does not require celibacy (a sigh of relief is heard). Being holy in our church means installing a wholly free operating system--GNU/Linux is a good choice--and not putting any non-free software on your computer. Join the Church of Emacs, and you too can be a saint!

  6. No, but... by SuperKendall · · Score: 3, Funny

    It's the perfect thing to read while waiting in line FOR an iPhone!

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