Vista And GPL UpdatesWhether you're a Windows or Linux shop (or both), Paula Rooney has you covered today. In Microsoft Makes Full-Bit Windows Vista Bet, she examines Microsoft's deployment plans for it's upcoming OS release. "Observers expect the packaging and distribution strategy will eliminate costly support headaches for OEMs, system builders and service partners and help customers step up." Meanwhile, Paula also takes a look at the first draft of the General Public License 3 for Open Source software, and finds it good, at least as far as ISVs and Open Source VARs are concerned. "Richard Stallman, founder and president of the Free Software Foundation, said the intent is to ensure users and developers with continued rights to use, copy, modify and share open source code, while also not imposing "harsh" restrictions that interrupt commercial use. " Posted by Joe Caponi at 11:22 AM, January 17, 2006 This is a public forum. United Business Media and its affiliates are not responsible for and do not control what is posted herein. United Business Media makes no warranties or guarantees concerning any advice dispensed by its staff members or readers. Community standards in this comment area do not permit hate language, excessive profanity, or other patently offensive language. Please be aware that all information posted to this comment area becomes the property of United Business Media LLC and may be edited and republished in print or electronic format as outlined in United Business Media's Terms of Service. Important Note: This comment area is NOT intended for commercial messages or solicitations of business. |
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