The cause of free and open-source software (FOSS) dodged a bullet in August of this year. On August 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, known familiarly as "CAFC" among court watchers, made known its decision in a closely watched case that has immediate and far-reaching implications for anyone who writes or uses free or open-source software. Although Jacobsen v Katzer specifically upheld the Artistic License, the 12-page decision explicitly referred to Creative Commons and other copyleft licenses.
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jfpoilpret replied ago:
Quite interesting read, although I don't live in US. What's particular nice to see is the help (for free) that the OSS guy received from the community and various individuals to settle the case.
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