Sapna Kumar Explains the GPLv3 (Video)

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2008-02-11 12:00:46 UTC
Modified: 2008-02-11 12:33:28 UTC

Steve Ballmer scared of GPLv3

The GPLv3 is important for the battle against software patents. It is also highly vital to the battle for prevalence of Free software. which is why Steve Ballmer (pictured above) looks rather worried.

If you are new to this debate, here is a good lecture that is balanced.

Sapna Kumar, Duke University Law School Faculty Fellow, discusses the differences between GPL 2 and GPL3 and the threat of software patents to open source projects and developement.

FSF GNU GPLv3 The FSF is not trying to sell anything to you, other than your freedom and rights as a developer and user. ⬆

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Sapna Kumar Explains the GPLv3 (Video)

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