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Linux Journal
September 2001
Lawrence Rosen |
Geek Law: A Question of Licenses The definitive answer to that oft-asked question: Which open-source license should I use for my software?   |
ONLINE
January 2001
Vicki L. Gregory |
UCITA: What Does it Mean for Libraries? On October 1, 2000, the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA) became effective in the State of Maryland, the first state in which this controversial proposed uniform legislation has actually become the law... |
Linux Journal
December 1, 2001
Lawrence Rosen |
Geek Law: License FUD The threat of Microsoft's shared-source licenses... |
Linux Journal
September 1, 2002
Lawrence Rosen |
Geek Law: Allocation of the Risks Make sure software licensors actually own all the copyrights they're making you license. |
Information Today
August 11, 2003
Carol Ebbinghouse |
UCITA Stopped, But Librarians and Consumers Remain Vigilant On Aug. 1, 2003, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws discharged the standby committee of the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA). Librarians, consumer groups, writers, trade groups and others have denounced UCITA. |
Linux Journal
July 2001
Lawrence Rosen |
Copyright Confusion Do I need to put a copyright notice on my software?... Can a software license restrict my ability to use software?... |
Linux Journal
July 1, 2002
Lawrence Rosen |
Geek Law: License Defamation How the GPL has been sorely defamed by Microsoft, with statements that are false and are obviously intended to deter companies from associating with GPL-licensed software -- specifically Linux. |
Linux Journal
August 1, 2002
Lawrence Rosen |
Geek Law: Fair Use Unfortunately, the word fair has colloquial meanings that are different from the legal meaning of the phrase fair use. The law doesn't say that any licensing practice you find distasteful or that you morally oppose can be ignored if to do so would be fair. |
Bio-IT World
September 9, 2002
Jim Gatto |
Open Source: Not Yet a Closed Case Biotech companies should weigh both the benefits and risks before choosing open source software. |
Linux Journal
May 1, 2002
Lawrence Rosen |
The Role of Standards in Open Source And, on how new standards are often compatible with free and open-source licensing... |
CIO
December 16, 2009
Wittow & Pearlman |
How Using Open-Source Software Can Affect Your Company's Value Understanding and complying with open-source licensing requirements is critical to preserving your company's value during an IPO or acquisition |
Searcher
December 2002
Carol Ebbinghouse |
Just Can't Hardly Give It Away: Generosity Versus Copyright Many do not want to give up their copyright and the financial return on their creative work, but a growing number of creators do want to make their creations freely available. |
Salon.com
September 22, 2000
Andrew Leonard |
License to be good In the free-software world, people obey the rules because they believe in them. In the music industry, the rip-off is a way of life. |
PC World
August 2001
Andrew Brandt & William Wallace |
What Have You Signed Away Today? Onerous clauses lurk in many user license and terms of service agreements -- and a new law could set those terms in stone... |
PC World
April 9, 2001
Andrew Brandt |
Click With Caution: User Licenses Get Tough Recent skirmish over Microsoft's terms of service is only the latest user complaint about such documents... |
Bio-IT World
December 15, 2003
Henry & Vertinsky |
The Hidden Costs of 'Free' Software Open-source software may be gaining ground in academic and government circles, but biotech users need to be aware of licensing pitfalls. |
InternetNews
May 31, 2005
Jim Wagner |
OSI Group to Slow License Influx? Officials will begin addressing the open source license rush in June, but it wants the community involved. |
PC World
July 2005
Anne Kandra |
Software Licenses: Fight for Your Rights The software industry is pushing legislation to freeze your rights, and consumers are fighting back to reform the license agreement situation. |
D-Lib
February 2005
Pasi Tyrvainen |
Concepts and a Design for Fair Use and Privacy in DRM Examines contemporary digital rights management technology, which deals with controlling and managing digital rights over intellectual property, in the legal context of the European Union Copyright Directive (EUCD) and the U.S. |
Linux Journal
April 2000
Brian R. Marshall |
The Generation Gap An examination of the issues involved with the use of open-source software components in closed-source applications. |
PC Magazine
August 13, 2003
John C. Dvorak |
Briefs Are we finally about to see chips without clocks?... A new development in the open-source movement needs comment. It's called viral open-source, among other terms... Windows XP users soon realize that the OS's search function has been changed to include only registered file types... etc. |
New Architect
September 2002
Paul Sholtz |
Five Mistakes Your Company Won't Make Now That You're Reading This Success in the technology business isn't about how cool, new, or fancy your products are. The ability to avoid technology pitfalls is about effective business management. Here are five common mistakes to watch for. |
