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GPLv3's Implications Hitting Home For Lawyers

Posted by kdawson on from the software-wants-to-be-free dept.

Specter writes "The GPL version 3 is getting some attention in legal circles, especially as it relates to its interaction with proprietary software and patents. Edmund J. Walsh penned an article for Law.com discussing the GPLv3 and the risks it poses for hardware and software companies."

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  1. Re:GPL 3 by eggnoglatte · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    How the hell did you get modded insightful? You must be new here. On /., freedom means that others are allowed to do what YOU want.

    You know, like, copyright is "imaginary property" when it comes to ripping music and movies, but of course it is a valid concept when it comes to shoving the GPL down other people's throats.

    Or: government regulation is bad. Unless of course, it prevents IT jobs (and only IT jobs!) from moving abroad.